How much money does the Roberson Trust need to fix the US Team Funding Problem?
Any amount helps! The 2000-01 US Soaring Teams will field five teams, in six classes, with 15 pilots, 17 crew members and 15 gliders. The typical total team cost on a per pilot basis for sending a U.S. pilot & crew to a World Championships, depending on the location, is between $8,000 and $15,000. This amount covers team airfare, entry fees, glider rental or shipping, accommodations, contest fees, tows and other team expenses. So the US Teams need between $120,000 and $225,000 for the 2000-01 season. About 25% of these funds will come from the SSA Sweepstakes. This means that the Robertson and Woods Funds, along with cash donations, fund raisers and merchandise sales will be called on to supply a large part of the remainder or between $60,000 and $112,000. Obviously the Trust is not currently funded to a level that can support this effort. Robertson Trust Performance…
