Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:06:17 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Susan Tragesser's annoyance with the recent rise in AOS dues, just wait
until the currently proposed additional hike to $60 for a single membership
(for one year, from last year's $40 to the current $46.50 to $60) takes place,
an increase of 50%, reportedly to start at the beginning of next year. Someone
has to pay for the headquarter's facility, and who else but the members? All
other attempts to increase revenues have been abject failures, and operating
expenses and staff have been cut to the bone. What do you and others propose be
done? David Grove, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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*I'll* tell you what. I propose we drop out of the system. Its not like the AOS is The Only Game In Town. Need I remind you that the Orchid Digest Corporation was one of the judging systems that the AOS copied when they set up THEIR judging system??? The ODC is still around. And the OGD trophy only costs what? $60?? If that? I know there are a few old ODC judges still kicking. Lacking interest in the ODC, what about importing Hawaiian judges? Shit, if the AOS keeps raising their fees air fare from Hawaii to anywhere in the USA (using online travel services) may get to be cheaper!
Mahalo!
K Barrett Eastern Hawaii, N Calif, USA
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