2023 Firework Stand Fundraiser

Janet Cho

SCSC Families,

Welcome back to the long course season! As many of you are aware, SCSC operated a firework tent last year as a fundraiser, raising $18,734.56 to support team operational costs. Additionally, using remaining funds we are able to host three-time Olympian, Anthony Ervin, for a clinic on April 16 (don’t forget to sign-up by 4/9)! Following the 2022 firework stand, the SCSC Board of Directors sent a survey to all members to vote on if we will staff the tent in 2023. Of the 42 families who participated in the vote, the fundraiser passed with 95% of voters voting in favor to staff the tent again.

Planning is well underway for this year’s tent, including the shift sign-up being OPEN on the website. The sign-up is open this far in advance to allow families who are going on vacation/out of town the opportunity to schedule a shift that works with their schedule. This year the tent begins on Saturday, June 24 for setup, June 25-July 4 for selling and the evening/night of the 4th for takedown. The tent will again be located in the parking lot of Papillion Walmart (72nd & Giles).  At the February 2023 Executive Board meeting, the board approved the following volunteer requirements for the 2023 Firework Stand Fundraiser, for both active and inactive members (inactive meaning suspended):

  • All families (active and inactive) are required to work two (2) day shifts; day shifts include setup, cashier/stocking and/or takedown, OR;
  • One (1) overnight shift. Overnight shifts include a $150 credit towards practice dues.

Buyouts & Not Fulfilling Shifts

If you wish to not volunteer at the firework stand, there are two options:

  • SCSC will offer a $250 buyout PER SHIFT- $500 total for both shifts
    • This will be billed directly to your account on August 1.
  • With a reasonable notice, we will work with you to have one or both of your shifts covered for $100 PER SHIFT- $200 total for both shifts, by someone else. Please communicate if you intend to go this route to Aidan Cho ASAP. If nobody is available, you will be responsible for the shift, however this scenario is highly unlikely to happen.

Age Requirements

Per City of Papillion laws and the SCSC Board, below are the following age requirements to work the tent:

  • Setup & Takedown- 13 or older (counts towards shift requirements)
  • Cashier & Stocking- 16 or older (counts towards shift requirements)
  • Back Entrance- 16 or older (counts towards shift requirements)
  • Overnights- 19 or older (counts towards shift requirements)

FAQ’s & more information are available on the website(must be signed in to view), and the job signup is open under team events. Please be sure to sign-up or declare your buy-out intent by June 21, 2023.

On behalf of the board, coaches and staff thank you for your continued support of SCSC and our swimmers! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Aidan Cho

Treasurer, Sarpy County Swim Club