SLO Tango -- donations

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Laura,
Although I put $ in cash boxes when I see them, I've never questioned that  
this is not only fair but necessary.
It should definitely just be an expected part of in-home guesting. To  me it 
makes the most sense to have everyone do it, and have a kind of  standard cash 
box so there would be no question. Think of it as a normal  balancing kind of 
exchange in a social situation.
I'm so very appreciative of being able to attend the SLO events with what I  
consider my real "tango buddies", even though I can't reciprocate very well,  
that this would be at least a small way of showing it.
Thanks so much for your graciousness and hospitality.
Much affection,   Arlene (from Santa Barbara)
 
PS.  I'd love to send a donation to the fund right now, for ones I've  
missed, if you send me your address.
 
 
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Today's Topics:

1. sensible  and fair? (Laura Elizabeth  Andes)


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Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:28:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Laura Elizabeth  Andes" <lauraandes at excite.com>
Subject: SLO Tango -- sensible and  fair?
To: slotango at slotango.org
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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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