Alright, so the cheapest is to raise a boy as non chabad, and turn him into chabad when he is ready to marry.
Girls should be raised as chabad, and turned into non chabad when they are married.
Borsalino? I thought lubs pick them up from the....
My own hats that are worn out, I give to chabad friends.
@m&m: not sure in what crowd you are, but in mine, you actually have to stop people to help you out if you want to cater, otherwise, all will be beautifully prepared by some nice ladies, with top of the line food, etc.