Where are they going too Hawaii. I remember we went to a hockey game and the parents took us
$1900 for 50 people works out to a little over $.08 per mile per person. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Deciding a budget amount to do a trip without first getting quotes is just plain stupid. (not calling you stupid Brian, but someone has pulled a stupid stunt!)Now that the damage is done I'd say gather up the boys and get to doing some fund raisers like car/pet washes, mowing/lawn care, repairs/maintenance of some houses or properties that need it but the owners might not be able to afford a professional to do it. (and probably many other ways)