Thanks to the consistent hard work of our fund-raising people over the years the Units finances are in good shape. Since we like to run at approximately break even, (while being prudent of course) the question comes up as to how to spend whatever surplus there is.
There are two main areas that could use as much money as we can afford:
1. Travel subsidies for people and teams attending GNT, Canadian Championships, etc.
There are may groups such as Open Teams, Women's Teams, Senior's Teams, Pairs, and many events that we could subsidize. How much and how often?
2. New Member development. There is more opportunity for creativity here. We can subsidize teachers and courses, we can do some targeted advertising, we can offer free plays etc.
One idea that I have is to run a tournament for people under 25 years old with a (significant) cash prize, say $500, for the winners. Think any students at UBC, or Kwantlen college would be interested?
3. There is also the Vancouver Regional of 2012. While this is not strictly a Unit 430 event, it is of benefit to our members to have a Regional here, and if we can help out with prizes, after session refreshments, and the like perhaps we should consider it.
Anyone else have any ideas?
Greg Morse
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