Re: Auction/fundraising to support Conventions

[Neil Frank <nfrank@mindspring.com>]

>From Karen,
>Just remember that if we do it this year, we set a precedent, and people
>will grumble if in future years we find that we _do_ need the money, and
>change the split.  If we do a 60/40 split, we are still looking generous,
>since _many_ clubs still do 50/50, and we don't have to look like the bad
>guys next time.

I agree that we should not set a precedent. If we go with the buck a bag
(if in fact, it is easier), I would clearly announce it was done this year
for simplicity purposes(perhaps as a footnote on the payment sheets). 

>
>Please remember that _any_ time we start chipping away at our reserves to
>fund a project like this, we should be asking ourselves, "Is this a
>_sustainable_ expense?"  If it isn't, I would hope that it would be an
>expense that would benefit more than a tiny percentage of our membership.

Karen makes an excellent point. We should not chip away at the treasury for
an event that does not benefit more than a tiny percnt of members.  Even
with large attendance, we should seek CORPORATE donations to provide the
needed support. 
--Neil