Re: RC: Trade Show Donation?

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

No way, Barbara.  AERC member or not, I am a customer (vendor) and it was NOT
stated in our contract....

I agree with Joe Long 100%

Teddy

BMcCrary27@aol.com wrote:

> I'm beginning to feel this discussion is assuming excessive proportions.  It
> seems to me that if the AERC office is organizing the convention, it is
> within their realm of jurisdiction to charge whatever fees are deemed
> appropriate.  Do we all have input into the decision of what theaters may
> charge to see a movie, or how about concerts, ballet, circuses, etc. etc.?
> There are great expenses in producing the convention and it is also one of
> AERC's best ways to raise the necessary funds to conduct its business.  I
> think some members believe that AERC is out to gouge all members, but if you
> could see the expenses of running the office and giving the members the
> services they want and need, you might be a bit more understanding.  I know
> AERC is not alone in proposing a charge to attend a trade show, and $5 is not
> extortionate.  If some of you feel that it is excessive, then you have a
> perfect right to decide not to attend, but it would be a pity.  The
> convention is a pretty special event, even for the ambience alone.
>
> Barbara
>
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