DJ Meehan,
I was just up in your neck of the woods in August. I play for Worcester Fire Pipes and Drums (I'm Milford Fire retired). We played at Hampton Beach for the McGuirks golf tournament.
Papa,
Don't get me wrong here, I respect what you're doing and it's a noble gesture. Last year I had the honor of playing for the Marine Corp birthday ball. Their quotes from other DJ's were around $1200. Let's just say that was ridiculous and I did for a lot less. This year their holding it in my town and I'm charging a $100 less than last year because I don't have to travel and it's much less time for me. I also played for one of the Sgt's. home coming party for nada. It was on a Thursday so I wasn't doing anything anyway. If he could be gone for a year in Iraq serving this great country I think I could spend a few hours welcoming him home. That's how I landed the Marines Birthday gigs.
As for the police, well here in MA that's a different story. Let's just say there are plenty of Cadillacs, BMW's, tricked out pickups, etc. sitting on the side of the police station. You should see their houses. I kid you not. Underpaid they are not, at least around here. And I know what their job is, I've worked side by side with them for 28 years. But, when they ask me to do a fundraiser for one of the guys who's daughter has a brain tumor, and her married name is Auger (no relation) I was there without question.
Again, you have your reasons for giving the discount mostly because you have a kind heart. But do know that once you advertise it you will be expected to offer it to everyone. Good luck.
P.S.
If you want to help out those who get paid dirt for doing what not many want to do think of offering it to EMS workers. I don't mean Municipal fire EMT's but those working for the private companies who make between $10-$15 dollars an hour. The ones who take care of us when we're sick. Those people deserve a break because they certainly are not in their job for the money.