Things are pretty much rapped up from the Gathering and I've been
meaning to post a report. I've just not gotten around to it yet. I
will forward this years financial report to Bob Lee to post on the
web for your review.
Bottom line indicates that, while attendance was down a bit this
year, financially it was a break even event. The dollar amount in
the KR fund actually increased by about $55. A special thanks to all
those that contributed over and above the hat and shirt sales. It
has been the additional donations, both at the awards banquet and off
line, that have helped us get to the point over the past six years so
the host has no out of pocket advance money to plan the event. I,
like everyone else, buy my own meals, shirt and hat, transportation,
etc. I've always considered hosting the Gathering to be totally
voluntary and not expected the attendees to pay my way. That is as
it should be for an event like the Gathering.
That brings me to my final point. Several have suggested that the
Gathering fund is getting large enough, $4,800, that we might ought
to think about having a treasurer or at least have two people signing
checks. Personally, I do not have a problem with forwarding the
funds to Dana for next year but this is not my money, it's your
money. Those that have attended past Gatherings have invested in
future Gathering and I'd at least like to get some feedback. Keep it
off net if you would and I'll report back with number of e-mails and
opinions received. E-mail me direct at [email protected]
I'm already looking forward to the 2010 Gathering. Fly or drive, it
will be my 21st consecutive Gathering. YEEEE HAAAAAAAA
Larry Flesner
