When district sells out

bajih
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When district sells out Aug 26, 2013 20:59:24 GMT -5

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Post by bajih on Aug 26, 2013 20:59:24 GMT -5

Hey BATS. Wondering what to do. My district had a "back to school" rally and lunch. apparently the lunch was sponsored by SAM'S CLUB. From what I understand, they are anti-public education and I am questioning why they donated this to us, while on the other hand are undermining what we stand for. Anyone have information or how I could handle this? I am a parent in my district, so I can always go through that avenue.
(School district advocates diversity, but lunch was hot dogs. Trying to verify whether vegetarian options were given...ha!)
thanks!

I guess to them they see a free lunch regardless of who is paying? I didn't go based on principle.

ncteach
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When district sells out Aug 26, 2013 21:14:19 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Post by ncteach on Aug 26, 2013 21:14:19 GMT -5

Were there vegetarian sides? We have a few vegetarians that loudly complain about the free food donated to us yet there are always veggies and pasta on the side. I can't understand why anyone would look a gift horse in the mouth. And I wonder what the alternative should be - meatless everything or insist the donor give twice as much as they already are.

Sorry for the slight hijack. Don't have a clue about the Sam's thing.

kumumele Full Member Posts: 49	When district sells out Aug 27, 2013 19:06:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kumumele on Aug 27, 2013 19:06:43 GMT -5 They probably had an overstock of hot dogs that were about go past their freshness date.

karenteacher
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When district sells out Sept 7, 2013 20:40:39 GMT -5

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Post by karenteacher on Sept 7, 2013 20:40:39 GMT -5

The Walton family foundation claims to be pro-public education. Despite many people's opinion to the contrary - I, for instance, find the Walton family foundation's actions inimitable to public education - I would guess that Sam's Club donated lunch is a sign that they are supporting public education.

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bajih
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When district sells out Sept 27, 2013 22:20:33 GMT -5

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Post by bajih on Sept 27, 2013 22:20:33 GMT -5

I'm doing some of my own research... As now they are inviting SAMs Club to do membership drives at school. BTW, you can't call yourself a "diverse" and open community when you provide lunch for a huge amount of people...some of which are vegetarian,or from religious faiths that do not eat meat or pork. It is very easy to provide a vegetarian main dish.

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Post by bajih on Aug 26, 2013 20:59:24 GMT -5

Post by ncteach on Aug 26, 2013 21:14:19 GMT -5

Post by kumumele on Aug 27, 2013 19:06:43 GMT -5

Post by karenteacher on Sept 7, 2013 20:40:39 GMT -5

Post by bajih on Sept 27, 2013 22:20:33 GMT -5