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Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message
news:FyzLuI.4Fr@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Mark Benz writes:
> > How much is a reasonable amount?
> > $100 $1000?
>
> 1000 is definitely way too much, at this point. I think GMLTC typically • looked
> for some amount that would cover the expenses (gas, budget lodging if it • was a
> long way away from MSP, etc.)... 100 seems reasonable, maybe a bit more. • I'd
> ask GATS for help and leave it open, see what they offer. The NMRA, no • matter
> how much they profess to love you, isn't in it for the money and doesn't • have
> the funds to defray club exhibition expenses.
>
> We're not talking a big money making gig, just something to help
> improve/defray club finances. J1 or J3 are probably best qualified to • comment
> on asking for expense help.
Try Tim Courtney - he seems to get everything for free... :-)
> J2 is your man to contact about getting shirts, he
> got some very nice embroidered ones for GMLTC (I bought 2, and wear them • at
> client sites to "show the flag".. I found 2 closet LUGNET lurkers at my • latest
> client in Jackson MS!!! :-) )
>
> > It would be nice if we looked more formal with skirt, large banner sign,
> > maybe roped off build area. Use fee to buy skirt, etc?
>
> That's a good idea.
>
> On the roping/plexi thing it's clear that different clubs have totally
> different opinions on that. Nothing wrong with that, but it's interesting • to
> see the contrasts... from GFLTC which is boxed in tight, all the way to • GMLTC
> which is wide open (but has LOTS of members working at one time which • reduces
> the incidence of incidents).
>
> There is no one right answer. Do what you're comfortable with, and be
> situational... shows vary. I favor the GMLTC approach but totally • understand
> why others may not. Their MOCs may be hard to reproduce! (but remember, • GMLTC
> slogan is "we love to build" so they're OK with reengineering on the fly.)
>
> ++Lar
The GMLTC doesn't have to worry much about mixing bricks, either, as they
are all from the same pool (with a few exceptions). Ours are from seperate
collections.
Mike
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