[Artemisia] A New Debate - Pay to Play

[Sondra Gibson]

Hi Conrad, 

I guess I'm in the middle.  I think one should have to be a paid member to
hold any office, fight at any event, compete, vote, and receive awards.
However I think non-members should be able to attend and play up to that
point.  I think fighters should be able to fight at *practices* without
being a member, by signing a waiver.  This is necessary in order to
encourage new members, and allow them the chance to experience the SCA.
It's also necessary for those times when a member may not be in a position
to renew his/her membership for a period of time.  

Any organization has expenses.  I think it is only fair to expect anyone who
plays more than superficially to share in paying for the organization.  They
get the enjoyment - they share the cost.  For those who say they don't agree
with certain policies of the organization, then get involved and work to
change what you don't like.  I doubt there are many who agree with
*everything* in the SCA, but we compromise for the good of the whole. 
 
Just my 25c...
Gefjon


> -----Original Message-----
> From: artemisia-bounces at lists.gallowglass.org
> [mailto:artemisia-bounces at lists.gallowglass.org]On Behalf Of Chuck
> Heisler Jr.
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:51 AM
> To: Kingdom of Artemisia mailing list
> Subject: [Artemisia] A New Debate - Pay to Play
> 
> 
> Greetings Artemisia,
>    
>   Here is a topic of discussion I'd like Artemisians to 
> consider and discuss (as rationally as possible please).
>    
>   The concept of "Pay-to-Play".  This means that you would 
> have to be a member of the SCA (any style of membership 
> allowed) before being allowed to compete, fight, be an 
> officer, vote on any subject, etc.  
>    
>   How does Artemisia feel about this subject?
>    
>   Thank you,
>   Conrad von Zuberbuhler
>    
>    
>    
> 
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