SLO Tango -- sensible and fair?

[Laura Elizabeth Andes]

Greetings SLO tango dance community,



Many people in the community have commented on the financial burden that is incurred by dancers in our community who host special dance events. This burden is increased significantly for those dancers who open their homes or other private spaces on a semi-regular basis. Many community members agree that this gracious behavior should not unnecessarily tax our already generous hosts. Certainly, we would rather encourage rather than discourage such behavior. 



One solution is to have cashbox present at all of our milongas and practicas. Contributions to this “tango community fund” are, as always, on a donation basis only – dancers should neither feel obligated to put in a minimum amount nor obliged to donate at every event. Funds raised at such events will go towards reimbursing our hosts for simple items like water, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils.



I am hopeful that most or all members of our dance community feel that this is a sensible and fair proposal. Assuming so, I would like to retroactively reimburse those dancers who have hosted special events in 2008. Please let me know the cost of the items listed above; as soon as the cashbox has sufficient funds, I will make sure that each of you is compensated.



I look forward to seeing you (yes YOU) on the dance floor Friday at 8pm at Derek’s place (I’ve been working diligently on our playlist for the evening)!



All my best,

Laura Andes



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