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Post by WeNeed3 on Jul 25, 2008 10:06:50 GMT -5
For anyone reading who doesn't know about this event or has never gone, here is last year's announcement.... Location: Waubonsie Valley High School Date/Time: 11/16/2007 (7:00:00 PM) Come join us for some basketball fun – “Globetrotter Style” A great reason for a fun night out! What? IPPC Scholarship Celebrity Basketball Game When? Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the WVHS main gym Why? To help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors. What will happen? Two ‘Globetrotter-style basketball games.” One game will feature district staff and teachers and local area celebrities, including Lynette Pestel our very own Preschool Staff member. ____________________________________________ Read the following for complete details: Come out for TWO “Globetrotter-Style” basketball games and help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors!! Bring the family to see local area celebrities, teachers – come cheer on our own Lynette Pestel, and middle school students compete and even be on TV yourself as NCTV17 will be taping key moments. Mayor of Aurora Tom Weisner will be one of the MC’s and Mayor of Naperville George Pradel will provide “play-by-play” commentary. Elvis and the Blues Brothers along with Jeff Blanzy – ABC TV 7 Weekend Sports Anchor; Babutunde “O.J.” Oshinowo Jr. – Chicago Bears - will play on the Celebrity Team and entertainment will be provided by the WVHS Varsity Poms, NVHS Platinum Dance Troupe, WVHS Mosaic Choir, NVHS Urban Arts Club, WVHS Step Team, NVHS & WVHS Pep Bands, Welch & Young Elementary Choruses, extreme All StarZZ, Step Dance Center Limelights and New Epidemic Soft Rock Band. Refreshments sponsored by NVHS & WVHS Athletic Booster Clubs!! The Scholarship Celebrity Basketball Game will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the WVHS main gym. The event is a fun-filled family evening of “Globetrotters” style basketball in which 1 teacher/staff from each of our schools will verse local area celebrities. The Celebrity Game will be preceded at 7:00 p.m. by a Middle School Basketball Game in which 4 students from each of our 6 middle schools will unite to play each other. Proceeds will benefit the IPPC scholarship fund, which provides scholarships for graduating NVHS & WVHS students. Ticket cost is $5.00 presale ($7.00 at the door) for those ages 5+. (No charge under 5 yrs. old.) ipsdweb.ipsd.org/IPPC/Default.aspx/WhatsUpInTheIPPC
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Post by doctorwho on Jul 25, 2008 11:06:19 GMT -5
I'm not sure what 'agenda' you are talking about. Yep, I can't believe they would have an agenda either. But something strange is going on. It's been planned, the school has been chosen, the people are in place, the kids are depending on the scholarships, the event has been a success in the past, the district needs some event to unify it......I can go on and on. The "Pluses" in this category far outweigh the "Minuses." If the only reason to not have it is what SNM has been saying then I just have to wonder if it's political. let's face it, almost every decision made lately ( the last 18 - 24 months) has had 'political' ( read: agenda) overtones. How one views the outcomes depends on what side of the decision you land. Yes, it will be the kids that suffer in the long run, that is the sad part, but trying to get district wide agreement on anything right now will be a 'good luck' endeavor. I don't know if that is the case with this ( or if SNM is even insinuating that) - but everyone should understand district wide agreement on anything may not come very easy for a long time to come - some are going to want to make sure they get a fair shake for their area. just my 2 cents from conversations -
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Post by Arch on Jul 25, 2008 11:15:11 GMT -5
If the scholarships are happening anyways (Per eb204)
"This Bball game was not initially designed to be a fundraiser. IPPC scholarhips are given out regardless of the game."
and that was the "WHY" from their announcement (though contrary to the above so I'll take their word for it since there's a discrepency):
"Why? To help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors."
If that's covered, great. I'm not sure where this conspiracy stuff is all coming from.
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Post by momto4 on Jul 25, 2008 11:19:40 GMT -5
If the scholarships are happening anyways (Per eb204) "This Bball game was not initially designed to be a fundraiser. IPPC scholarhips are given out regardless of the game." and that was the "WHY" from their announcement (though contrary to the above so I'll take their word for it since there's a discrepency): "Why? To help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors." If that's covered, great. I'm not sure where this conspiracy stuff is all coming from. Last year's basketball game allowed a much greater number of scholarships and for higher dollar amounts than prior years. The newly added scholarships may not be funded this year if this funding source does not exist and we will find ourselves back to the previous levels. Of course, this does not impact the entire district, only the handful of kids receiving or not receiving these scholarships. I just don't understand why such a successful event would not be put on again this year, regardless of the scholarship situation.
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Post by Arch on Jul 25, 2008 11:28:36 GMT -5
If the scholarships are happening anyways (Per eb204) "This Bball game was not initially designed to be a fundraiser. IPPC scholarhips are given out regardless of the game." and that was the "WHY" from their announcement (though contrary to the above so I'll take their word for it since there's a discrepency): "Why? To help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors." If that's covered, great. I'm not sure where this conspiracy stuff is all coming from. Last year's basketball game allowed a much greater number of scholarships and for higher dollar amounts than prior years. The newly added scholarships may not be funded this year if this funding source does not exist and we will find ourselves back to the previous levels. Of course, this does not impact the entire district, only the handful of kids receiving or not receiving these scholarships. I just don't understand why such a successful event would not be put on again this year, regardless of the scholarship situation. This is why I said I hope they have secured other sources of funding. Perhaps they have something else in mind that can beat the 10.8K raised at the game last year.
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Post by WeNeed3 on Jul 25, 2008 11:33:29 GMT -5
but everyone should understand district wide agreement on anything may not come very easy for a long time to come - some are going to want to make sure they get a fair shake for their area. I think we agree on that, doc. From reading other boards and blogs, I can see some don't want to volunteer to do things anymore as they see it as a payback for what the district "did to them". But I see the volunteers all lined up for this. I also don't see this as anyone not getting a fair shake for their area. It's the kids that will suffer district-wide if those scholarships are cut. If this is a decision the IPPC as a whole agrees on, that is one thing. But it seems by SNM's statment that the IPPC board has a different plan. I would like to know why. That's all. If they have another district-wide event that would raise money for these kids that everyone can attend and support the district, then I am behind them 100%.
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Post by doctorwho on Jul 25, 2008 11:42:25 GMT -5
but everyone should understand district wide agreement on anything may not come very easy for a long time to come - some are going to want to make sure they get a fair shake for their area. I think we agree on that, doc. From reading other boards and blogs, I can see some don't want to volunteer to do things anymore as they see it as a payback for what the district "did to them". But I see the volunteers all lined up for this. I also don't see this as anyone not getting a fair shake for their area. It's the kids that will suffer district-wide if those scholarships are cut. If this is a decision the IPPC as a whole agrees on, that is one thing. But it seems by SNM's statment that the IPPC board has a different plan. I would like to know why. That's all. If they have another district-wide event that would raise money for these kids that everyone can attend and support the district, then I am behind them 100%. The one part I disagree with is I think many who do not want to participate much any more ( financially or personally) is not driven as much by 'payback' it's people don't want to dedicate themselves 150% any more and then get the short end of the proverbial stick again. That is the main motivation from those I talk to, and many help all kinds of positions in this distrct- not just people shooting off their mouths. I think the watching for what's good for my area , or my child will take priority now for many as many who did just that very vocally ended up with what they wanted - as they don't feel they can trust our elected group to focus on the good of all. Everyone can decide on their own how right that statement is - I have my feeling, you likely have yours, but the fact that sentiment exists, and is more than a few people really can't be denied. Again whether or not that is the case in this decision I have no insight whatsoever... there seems to be hints in that direction - but who knows.
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Post by Arch on Jul 25, 2008 11:45:57 GMT -5
Again whether or not that is the case in this decision I have no insight whatsoever... there seems to be hints in that direction - but who knows. I just see empty speculation with regards to this decision.
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Post by momto4 on Jul 25, 2008 11:48:33 GMT -5
Again whether or not that is the case in this decision I have no insight whatsoever... there seems to be hints in that direction - but who knows. I just see empty speculation with regards to this decision. Because there seems to be no information coming from those who made the decision who could give us their reasoning.
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Post by Arch on Jul 25, 2008 11:54:57 GMT -5
I just see empty speculation with regards to this decision. Because there seems to be no information coming from those who made the decision who could give us their reasoning. As was once told to me: They don't have to give a reason, they were elected to make the decisions.
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Post by specialneedsmom on Jul 25, 2008 12:10:16 GMT -5
Wow, I definitely need to be rebooted from time to time. My husband will get a good laugh when he hears this. Seriously though, evidently the IPPC executive board made the decision not to do this event if what I read here is true. If that is the case then yes, they can cancel an event for any number of reasons. You would have to check with them regarding their decision and to get the right answer instead of reading something into it. Yes, I think it is a worthwhile event. Yes I support scholarships for special needs students. No, I wouldn't volunteer for the committee -- I am too busy volunteering for other things.
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Post by wvhsparent on Jul 25, 2008 12:11:45 GMT -5
I just see empty speculation with regards to this decision. Because there seems to be no information coming from those who made the decision who could give us their reasoning. They must have learned that from our SB.....You would have thought they would have learned from the SB mistakes.....apparently not.....
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Post by doctorwho on Jul 25, 2008 12:29:06 GMT -5
Because there seems to be no information coming from those who made the decision who could give us their reasoning. They must have learned that from our SB.....You would have thought they would have learned from the SB mistakes.....apparently not..... agree- however the final authority and power resided with that group which chose not to communicate, and still doesn't - eventually people will copy what is 'successful'
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Post by chicoryowl on Jul 25, 2008 14:21:11 GMT -5
I guess I'll want to wait to get the official explanation for what's going on before I comment further. As before, seems odd to me to have it cancelled. It was popular, increased scholarships, involved the whole district, already had a chair and volunteers, and apparently covered its costs.
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Post by eb204 on Jul 25, 2008 20:40:55 GMT -5
If the scholarships are happening anyways (Per eb204) "This Bball game was not initially designed to be a fundraiser. IPPC scholarhips are given out regardless of the game." and that was the "WHY" from their announcement (though contrary to the above so I'll take their word for it since there's a discrepency): "Why? To help fund college scholarships for Neuqua Valley High School (NVHS) and Waubonsie Valley High School (WVHS) seniors." If that's covered, great. I'm not sure where this conspiracy stuff is all coming from. It was decided that if extra monies were raised it woud go to scholarships, but I don't think they were depending on it. It was advertised as such after the decision was made to do so is the way I understood it. If that information is wrong, then someone else can correct it.
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