[reo]

Originally Posted by Sharpy01

.....give up Keith, nothing really changes. Same dudes will read the obits hoping to save a nickel, but if something directly benefits them they will go to war to spend 10s of thousands.

.. chad's posts may be the best thought out.

LO....sheeeesh!

O.K., Marc, a question for you then.....if the numbers are as they are stated indicating about a 14% increase in expenditures year over year with about a (14% ?)increase in dues being considered, does this make sense to you from a business standpoint during these times of recession and low inflation?

The numbers ($75 and $10) aren't large, but the optics are questionable when you look at the percentages...Ron

[Keith Morison]

Originally Posted by retiredVTT

If that question was addressed to me....I have not asked "privately" to the ZD...rather I am publicly asking all members for some insight into the '09 figures.

Except that members who are not on the board (or perhaps attended last year's AGM) won't have any 'insight,' only speculation.

But I guess that is what web forums are for...

[Randy Brown]

if there a increase, maybe u get in increase and able to upgrade posh army base again

Originally Posted by can773

Isn't it obvious?

Someone had to pay for my posh trip to Portugal in August!

Do you think I just drag my planes over there, drink wine and hang out on the beach on my own dime!

[CJR]

Wow! Lets see off the top of my head so far since Christmas I have spent $100.0 on a kit, $40.00 on fuel, $150.00 on balsa/lite ply, $70.00 on various supplies $30.00 on props (dumb Thumbs) $40.00+ for gas driving to field and hobby store, $60.00 for club dues, I am sure I have missed something. Think I will complain about $10.00 increase in dues to MAAC, not likely. I think over all MAAC does a pretty good job.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Randy Brown

if there a increase, maybe u get in increase and able to upgrade posh army base again

haha You should see where they are going to put us up in Muncie! LOL

Oh wait, I just woke up...Super 8 by the IHOP it is

[Guest]

[QUOTE=Frank Klenk;687893]

Originally Posted by can773

Isn't it obvious?

Someone had to pay for my posh trip to Portugal in August!

Do you think I just drag my planes over there, drink wine and hang out on the beach on my own dime! [/QU

Thanks for clearing that up Chad ... LOL!!! LMAO!

Frank is there any breakdown on this "Special Projects" expenses??? I don't remember it from years past and if it was there I don't believe the expense was significant. It seems to have gotten substantial but I would like to know the breakdown if possible.

Dennis

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by CJR

Wow! Lets see off the top of my head so far since Christmas I have spent $100.0 on a kit, $40.00 on fuel, $150.00 on balsa/lite ply, $70.00 on various supplies $30.00 on props (dumb Thumbs) $40.00+ for gas driving to field and hobby store, $60.00 for club dues, I am sure I have missed something. Think I will complain about $10.00 increase in dues to MAAC, not likely. I think over all MAAC does a pretty good job.

The question is not neccessarily whether or not MAAC does a good job. If your club rasied its dues $10, would you not ask for a justicfication, or just pay and laugh? Do you not look for the best value when shopping at a hobby shop (price/service etc) or just pay and laugh?

I see time and again the relatively low cost of MAAC in relation to the other expenses in this hobby as a justification for increased dues to be okay. Not so fast!

[Hughes500E]

Do keep in mind that you are discussing a PROPOSED budget for 2010, it has yet to be examined in great detail and the increase is simply a recommendation at this time!

[Randy Brown]

sounds abit out of budget.. tent?

Originally Posted by can773

haha You should see where they are going to put us up in Muncie! LOL

Oh wait, I just woke up...Super 8 by the IHOP it is

[Tmaxx4ever]

Isn't it obvious?

Someone had to pay for my posh trip to Portugal in August!

Do you think I just drag my planes over there, drink wine and hang out on the beach on my own dime!

please... be more conceded