Dhope asks Jan 21, 2009 05:45PM if the membership can be waived today, can it be waived also next year? What is the difference?
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:46AM and what about the entrance fee? what is the fee for? Barring membership card which is not essential or urgent.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:47AM isit possible to work on a similar approach as SMB, where attendees hardly pay, but sponsorship usually comes in?
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:49AM assuming committee members paid upfront, there would be a $500 fund (altho I thot it was $550); is that enuff for admin fees?
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 09:50AM from what I understand (i might be wrong), it is also to ensure people who signs up are serious about it and really interested in the grp's
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 09:50AM So not some 'pray pray' thing and then u bel song u just walk off and shoot all over. lol
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:52AM why not assume a pay-per-session scheme? Attend then pay. No attend, no pay.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:53AM of course the AB(S) has to pre-pay the courses and events, so the money has to come from somewhere.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 09:53AM That part really I also confused lor. Since u see it was the first point in my blog post. LOL
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:53AM 1st round, sponsorship/personal coffers. Next buildup thru sponsorships/advertisements.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:55AM I know an industry just had a contract renewed at a higher rate. $$ is out there, we just have to find ot.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 09:57AM XX uses colourful language, and sometimes rub pple off. Where does she stand?
dk99 says Jan 21, 2009 10:05AM This money pays for or subsidizes courses or workshops for member bloggers unless there are sponsors.
dk99 says Jan 21, 2009 10:05AM And it covers other operation costs such as the production of membership cards, the hosting of the website, and etc.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:06AM this is a circular explanation. Cos if there are no attendees, then there is no need to pay. So why not pay when attend?
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:07AM besides from hosting, cards can be redundant right now. As a youngling, costs can be kept low. Admin papers are surely, affordable.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:08AM its ok. if i ask here, everyone knows the answer. We settle everyone at once. Nice?
MangoAddict says Jan 21, 2009 10:10AM the initial money collected has been used to cover registration fees with ROS
MangoAddict says Jan 21, 2009 10:12AM as DK said, we need money for day-to-day operations as well as for the website. n money not used goes to reserves, not paying members cos
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:14AM I never said it went to members. I just asked if the membership can be waived 1 year, why not another and another? What is e difference
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:15AM so basically, the members start paying next year for day-to-day operations of the Association?
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:16AM maybe there is a better way to increase the accounts without depleting the members?
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:28AM as in just blog any rubbish that comes to mind lor. - i.e. shoot off.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:28AM same thing as u take a rifle and empty it in the general direction kind of thing - shoot off.
MangoAddict says Jan 21, 2009 10:30AM waiving off today is an incentive/discount as how i personally would like to c it
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:34AM but I do it every other day on plurk? And plurk/twitter is micro-blogging rite? So... zzz I do. We're just not opening our minds.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:35AM dhope, when I said shooting off, I would sort of refer to blog posts or views which position is untenable.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:35AM i.e. something soooooo stupid or rude is said, to stand firm on it makes it difficult for even your friends to speak up for u.
King Paladin says Jan 21, 2009 10:37AM so I guess wat lycan2046 says is tat u shld be eligible for memebership
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:39AM shooting off is a gift, because dreams today are realities tomorrow. Unfortunately my talent lies in deconstructing.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:39AM I would think ABS will have raelly no reason to outcast anyone, even probably those who had previously very venomously and vehemently
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:40AM I would however hazard a guess on what kind of bloggers might be rejected. The kind which say - create false news like bombs exploding in
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:42AM But that's just my guess. It remains to be seen how 'transparent' the 'acceptance process' maybe.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:43AM I am not a cheerleader here asking people to join. My intention is only to create discussion and hopefully it helps everyone.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:43AM back to Paced, if it is merely an incentive/discount, I would urge the AB(S) to reconsider the amount as it is not token.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 10:44AM All of my friends in the committee knows my stand here. I would also ADMIT it is my objective to be a 'sponge' to some of the criticisms.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:47AM it is a recurring cost for members, of which it benefits member non-congruously, ie. different people different courses/events.
Dhope says Jan 21, 2009 10:47AM bah, i thinking too much liao. I going for dinner. We slow down the discussion abit.
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 11:02AM hahah.. no prob. we can also come out and meet. you are as much as reader as a blogger and if bloggers don't engage more readers than their
【河蟹 12】 says Jan 21, 2009 11:03AM own friends, then the blogger is talking cock when he talks about social media.
MangoAddict says Jan 21, 2009 01:39PM *gf mode on* bf: i know what u mean. just go for everything lor. hahah...
MangoAddict says Jan 21, 2009 01:39PM *ABS mode on* mr dhope, I understand your concerns. I'll feedback accordingly. Thank You and have a nice day!
