[Cynnabar] Comp teachers or lower site fee?

[Annikki Raiford]

On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Charles J. Cohen
<charles at eecs.umich.edu> wrote:
>
>>The problem with just passing the hat is no one knows what's
>>appropriate. Is $5 enough? $10? $20? What's my neighbor putting in the
>>basket?
>
> Again, it usually helps to have a sign that says, "A recommended
> donation is $10 / person, but you are free to give whatever amount you
> deem appropriate, even zero."
>
> - Midair

If I remember correctly, this kind of model is actually working well
at some businesses, like some Paneras.  I know I've heard of some
other places doing it, too, but I can't remember specifics.  SCAdians
often seem to pride themselves on generosity and fairness, so I have
little doubt that a donation model that works in the general
population would work any less well in the SCA.  It's just a matter of
being transparent about how much money is needed and how the money is
being used.

If we did go to such a model, the whole "comp" issue is eliminated
altogether.  Any issues of non-member surcharge are automatically
eliminated, too.

Adele