Hey Chris,
I wasn&#039;t trying to beat up on you, I&#039;m sure you know that. Just trying to make it understood to all that there may need to be some trade off&#039;s. As we both know the main issue will be funding, which if addressed properly can be accomplished. We currently don&#039;t know what AGCO&#039;s position is, they may very well sponsor a portion of this project just for recognition. I deal annually with WalMart as a sponsor for fundraising events. They will match funds up to $5,000 if the benefit raises at least $1,000. All they want is to get their name in the public view, for doing good deeds. A simple advertising banner they provide does this. That is the trade off. My point is there is money out there, it just takes someone who knows where to look.
One thing I have experienced is that there are certain times of the year when it is more beneficial to apply to sponsors for funding, and there are certain timeframes as well as time limitations. Some corporate sponsors will donate, but must have the donation a year or two in advance to coordinate with their accounting dept.,working it into their budgets. So, if we go this route, we need to understand these variables.
See y&#039;all in Wentzville, Mo. March 28-29, 2003
Later, Andy