Laura:  Over the years I have been involved in many fund raising events.  These different events raised tens of thousands of dollars.  I worked approx. 10 events.  I am glad to hear  that the SLUGGIES are operating out of their own pockets, EXCEPT for the recent $5,000.00 they got from the City of EuGreen.     For the last 25 years  I only support EVENTS  that I believe really and actually  help our Society such as Law Enforcement, Food for the  Hungry, Mental Illness, Housing for the Homeless, War on METH,Alcohol, Drugs etc.     I do not care if this is a Centuries Old practice , this Foolish and Goofy Sluggy Parade helps NOTHING except the EGOS of the ones who participate.    The problem I have with it is the city gave $5,000.00 towards it.   Take away the $5,000.00 the city gave and pay for it out of the Sluggies own pockets, have all the Sluggie Parades you want.  

Believe me, I could care less about the Queens or Sluggies.   (cont.)