If some “hoopster” families have their way, Auburn Village School will soon have a new floor in its gymnasium, and it won’t have cost taxpayers a penny.

Jamie Cote posted a notice in the Auburn Vigilant Citzens online group that the PTA has created the GIFT committee to raise $40,000 for a new floor. GIFT stands for Gymnasium Improvements For Today.

“I do not need to go much into why we believe we need a new floor,” he said. “You’ve seen plenty of the slipping and sliding, seen the cracked tiles, and likely have heard from your kids how hard the floor is on the body.”

Cote said many options were looked at for a new floor, and $40,000 seemed to be the needed amount for a June installation. His group of supporters did explore asking for the money from taxpayers through a warrant article, but decided it was unlikely to be approved.

“Many of us are of the opinion at this juncture that if we don’t do it ourselves, it won’t get done,” he posted. “We’ve met with the School Board and they are fully supportive of our venture.” The committee has set several donation levels:
• Standard – $100 to $249.
• Bronze – $250 to $499.
• Silver – $500 to $999.
• Gold – $1,000 to $2,499.
• Platinum – $2,500 and up.

Checks can be written to Auburn PTA, with “GIFT” in the memo. You can mail it to Auburn PTA – GIFT Committee, P.O. Box 19, Auburn NH 03032. They will follow with a receipt for your records. This is a taxdeductible donation.

Businesses will also be recognized for corporate donations. For details, contact Cote at InLoveWithDOTS@aol.com or 603-244-9416.