Subject: Re: [Goanet] RE: Breathing new life into G.O.A.s
Thanks Eugene for your thoughts. To begin with we are all on the same side to make G.O.A. successful and helpful to all Goans. You have made some very valid points, including the frank discussion of charges for the functions. Here are some observations. Any function is done for the audience. The more the people that participate, the greater the satisfaction of the efforts that went into putting the event together. People who attend the function (both members and non-members) have a greater opportunity to network which, with cultural education, is the main purpose for socialization for the Diasporas. Out-of-towners (non-members) have the cost and inconvenience of travel to attend the event. They add a certain amount of variety with new faces, new topics to dialogue and new network opportunities. To get participation, from outsiders the charge should correlate with the cost for the program. The more people that participate, the less the per person cost (basic business principle). Hence the charge for members and non-members should not vary widely. That difference is a sign that outsiders are welcome or not welcome. Recently the St. Thomas church, Aldona, association in London advertised their program on the GoaNet. The members cost was 8:00 pounds and non- members was 8.50 - very reasonable. This compares to some function where the event is free to members and non-member cost is $25:00/meal (picnic). Clearly, here non-members are not welcome and such a group should not even bother to widely publicize the event. As far as success of the G.O.A. events in a small or big city depends on the advance publicity. When did the publicity for Viva Goa start? When is the next GOA event of GTA (for those whose schedule does not permit them to make it to the Viva Goa)? What is GOA social calendar for the year; unless it is a state secret. =:))) Summer in North America is just three months and the social calendar of people that requires a commitment fill very fast. Hope all the G.O.A.s succeed and let us give the widest publicity and welcome to all Goans in the Diaspora, who in turn should do their best to support the Goan functions. Regards, Gilbert. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
