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On Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:20:55 +0000
Alan Pope <alan@???> wrote:
> I know what you mean, I've turned up penniless to meetings before
> too. I just try to remember for next time. The dues are of course
> voluntary, there's no requirement or pressure (IMO) to donate at
> all - nor should there be (IMO).
There is no requirement in the constitution for members to pay a
'subscription'.
We instituted a voluntary system many months ago whereby we asked
people who attended LUG meetings to make a small donation to cover
possible fees for use of premises and made suggestions as to what we
thought was a a suitable amount.
This donation is _dependant_on_ability_to_ pay_ so no one should
ever need to feel embarrassed by a shortage of funds on the day for
whatever reason. There isn't really any need to pay double the next
time to make up a _missed_ donation (though your Treasurer won't
object if you do.)
Currently fees are only payable for the hall in Aldershot where most
of the time donations do not quite meet the charge so the shortfall
is covered from LUG funds. We currently have a quite adequate sum
in the bank account for this purpose.
> > Whilst I know I don't come close to speaking for everyone here,
> > I'd be much happier paying my quid a month (or whatever) & not
> > having to deal with cash on meeting days, so is there a way I can
> > pay on a standing-order sort of basis?
>
> The LUG has a bank account so I guess if we gave out the details
> then it would be possible to do that via the normal traditional
> method of direct transfer bank-bank rather than involving
> paypal/nochex/whatever.
Hampshire Linux User Group,
National Westminster Bank
Southampton High Street Branch
Bank Sort Code 56-00-68
--
John Lewis
Hants LUG Treasurer
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