How to Create a Booster Club

Instructions

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  It is always recommended to plan ahead for success. Creating a booster club is very similar to starting any other new business. Although you will not be making money practically, you will have to spend a considerable amount of time on it for success. Try to determine how many volunteers you need and assign them tasks considering their strengths and weaknesses.  Without a properly trained team, it will very hard for you to get the job done. Show patience if you do not have help at first, but do not expect to move mountains by yourself.
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  Consider working with the university management. If you do not have the assistance of the management, you are fighting a lost battle of starting a booster club. Most university directors welcome these types of attempts and they end up being a remarkable source to determine what you can and cannot do from a lawful viewpoint.
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  Be ready to devote a lot of your energy and effort. To make a booster club you will need a lot of volunteers. You can expect to get a lot of support in the beginning of the process. If that is the situation, you need to sustain that strength. However, on the other hand, people may not show any interest. If that is the situation, you should consider carrying the ball until more support arrives.
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  Create a method to raise more funds. Going to people like a beggar is not going to help. Come up with concepts that can potentially spark peoples interest. They do not have to be absolutely unique, but they do need to be exciting. There are also companies that have applications to help you raise more funds.
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  It is extremely important to have a clear objective to avoid disappointment later on. Never create a booster club to make money or profit. You need to find people who can volunteer and motivate them. If you can arrange an event or a trip to play a game, people will be more willing to give away their money.