SLO Tango -- donations

Thu May 1 17:26:58 EDT 2008

Arlene,   I think we are working on the 501(c)(3)   Ben

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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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    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?
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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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