The PAC (Parents Aquatics Club) is a fundraising entity. All funds on behalf of the Brandywine YMCA and/or its programs or program participants are the property of the YMCA. Proceeds from fundraisers sponsored by the BCY swim team are used to benefit the team and for team sponsored social events for the swimmers. The PAC Board votes on recommended use of money raised. The Head Coach and the Aquatic Director must approve all fund proposals prior to the vote. Purchases made by the PAC are the property of the Brandywine YMCA.
Below are some of the items purchased with fundraising money from the past:
- Lane Lines
- New Console
- Banners that list achievements
- Record Board
- Digital Clocks
- Software - Meet Manager, Team Manager (used to run meets)
- Stop Watches
- Laptop Computer
- Score Board
- Touch Pads
- Audio Speaker System
- Timing System Plungers
- Additional Plungers
Planned Future Items:
- Starting Blocks
- Heat/Lane Scoreboard
- Social Events - these are raised for annually
Fundraising is a team effort. This means that all funds raised by the swimmer will go to a general PAC account to be used for the good of the whole team. To make this event a success, all swimmers are asked to participate.
The PAC has designated the following fundraisers for the 2009-2010 season:
- National Team Fundraiser - Clothing Drive
- Home Meet Snack Bars
- Home Meet 50/50 Raffle Tickets