Re: [atlarge-discuss] membership fees -> membership donations

[david@aminal.com]

On Mon, Jul 29, 2002 at 01:46:01PM -0500, Stephen Waters wrote:
> I don't like the term "fees" because it can imply "dues" required for
> participation in the organization. So, I respectfully request that we
> refer to "donations" from here on out.
> 
> Looking out for Eric's shoeshine boys,
> -s
> 

Many organizations use a 'suggested' membership fee, and will accept any
amount (sometimes including nothing) as the actual membership fee.

The reaction to such a scheme is often positive, it seems that if an
organization is attractive enough to join, most people will pay a
(reasonable) fee even if they are not compelled to do so.

I'm not quite ready to debate the symantics of 'fee' vs. 'donation',
though. :-)


David Schutt


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