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Cedar Rapids Roller Derby Team Asks City Council for Funding. Houlihan, Engl 250, MB. RollerGirls ’ Proposal. Money and publicity New, safe facility & general expenses Squad termination . City Council. Budget Promising success vs. possible failure Negative stereotypes . Roller Derby.
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Cedar Rapids Roller Derby Team Asks City Council for Funding Houlihan, Engl 250, MB
RollerGirls’ Proposal • Money and publicity • New, safe facility & general expenses • Squad termination
City Council • Budget • Promising success vs. possible failure • Negative stereotypes
Roller Derby • Nonspecific amount of money requested • Event profits providecommunity funding • Legitimate, contact sport
Mediation • Improve current facility • Announce Events • Inform public of benefits
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