Cost of gas for Skipper truck to transport Skipper for parades, football games, and other events.

Each time Skipper is fired there is a cost associated with the powder and materials to make the BOOM.

Skipper duty days often exceed 8 hours on football weekends. Cadets have no stadium access and must provide their own food/hydration throughout the day.

Supports regular and routine maintenance on Skipper cannon.

Covers the cost of training for cadets on Skipper Crew to ensure they are properly trained and understand procedures of firing Skipper.

Covers the cost of game day operations for Skipper cannon and truck (fuel, shot cost, cleaning, maintenance) and provides meals/drinks to entire Skipper Crew (10+ cadets).

Fund all new implements (pick, ram, sponge) for Skipper, cover the cost of black powder, support annual maintenance costs on truck and trailer, and fund minor Skipper repairs.

Skipper's tires were originally designed pre-Civil War to last only 30 day. Skipper's have lasted 40 years with regular care and maintenance. However, the time is now to start planning for their replacement and refurbishment.