October 30, 2023
Dear Alumni,
Friends of Forensics has organized the second annual JLHS Forensics Alumni “All In!” fundraising campaign to help students continue to fulfill their personal, academic and professional objectives through participating in the James Logan High School Forensics Speech and Debate program (the “Program”). Our first annual “All In!” campaign raised over $46,000.00 and our goal this year is to at least double that amount. The campaign will run now through February 1, 2024. If you are ready to donate now, please use the Donate button above. Otherwise, please read further to hear more about our fundraising goals.
Our records show that you are an alumni of the Program, and know its value to the participants and greater community. For more information about the current progress of the Program to include profiles of the most recent state and national champions, please visit: www.jamesloganforensics.org/results.
As you may know, the Program has been struggling economically due to a lack of funding, recognition and overall support from the school district and community at large. The Program has annual expenses of close to $500,000, but does not generate enough income through student contributions, invitational income, corporate contributions and current fundraising efforts to cover such expenses, which include these significant line items:
External Coaches – approx. $20,000.00
Tournament Transportation – approx. $90,000.00
Tournament Lodging – approx. $63,000.00
Tournament Admission Fees – approx. $25,000.00
Tournament Staffing/Judging Fees – approx. $8,000.00
Professional Services – approx. $18,000.00
Books/Supplies/Subscriptions/Trophies – approx. $15,000.00
As such, Friends of Forensics has organized this fundraising campaign. Friends of Forensics is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Program to help continue its mission of being a life-altering, motivational and championship caliber program for the diverse student population of Union City, California.
Our ability to continue this much needed program relies upon the generous contributions from alumni like you. Please consider providing a donation of at least $250, which can, for example, pay for one student’s admission fees for up to five tournaments. Donations can be provided on a recurring or one-time basis. Company matching is also available. Finally, your donation to Friends of Forensics is tax deductible. Please reference our Tax ID number, which is 94-3228131.
As a source of friendly competition, the alumni class(es) with the highest percentages of contributions of at least $250 will be honored on the Friends of Forensics and JLHS Forensics websites and social media platforms.
To donate, please use the Donate button at the top of this page.
Should you have any questions on our fundraising or donations, please do not hesitate to contact us at donations@jamesloganforensics.org. If you have questions about the program, please contact us at www.jamesloganforensics.org. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tommie Lindsey Jr