[sac-board] Re: Sentinel and more potty talk

Steve certainly has the knack for bringing up the most interesting 
topics - and this is no exception.

I'm in favor of having a port-a-pottie at Sentinel and, having read many 
of the replies, have some thoughts.  First here are topics that have 
already been stated that I agree with.  We donate to a kitty, either 
ahead of time or at the site because it is not in the SAC budget for the 
treasury to support.  All in attendance at Sentinel get to use the 
equipment - regardless of donation statii, in other words it is free for 
all to use.

If any monies are left over from one event, it gets rolled over into the 
next event.  This long term concept will require someone to hand the 
funds.  Also, once you donate, the money cannot be returned - regardless!

Now for some thoughts that have come up just while entering this 
message.  Should we use receipts for those donating?  Probably not.  
Will this tend to tie us to Sentinel more than we would prefer?

Finally, how much does the port-a-pottie cost?  Not that it makes a 
difference but we should have some sort of idea how much we are speaking 
about.

Another reason for a port-a-pottie is for the ladies . . . need I say more?

aj

Steve Coe wrote:

>Hello board;
>Well, as my last official act as Vice President, I would like to discuss the 
>portapotty.  There are two parts to this discussion.  I have the paperwork 
>(the bill) for December and we need to pay that, I will get it to the incoming 
>treasurer at the club meeting.  Or I can mail it to Paul if necessary.
>
>On Az-Observing we have had several folks discuss the fact that they would 
>like to try Sentinel again for some clear weather for January 16-17.  I do not 
>wish to drain the SAC budget to pay for a portapotty at Sentinel for weekends 
>that are not THE Sentinel Star Gaze.  However, it is very convenient.
>
>Maybe, a compromise would be to ask for donations and have the club pay the 
>bill and have people who show up put a little money in the pot (sorry) to help 
>with the cost.  
>
>Jack Jones, do you have any idea if the weather is bad, how close to Friday 
>can we cancel the order and still not have to pay the company?  Is there a 
>"restocking" fee?
>
>I am also more than willing to hear that "enough is enough" and that only a 
>small portion of the club members are benefiting from this "luxury".  I can 
>understand that input.  If 4 or 5 of us were willing to put 20 dollars into 
>this, I would certainly be willing to start that ball rolling.  I think we can 
>make something work.
>
>Let's have some clear skies;
>Steve Coe
>
>Author "Deep Sky Observing--The Astronomical Tourist"
>Saguaro Astronomy Club website
>www.saguaroastro.org
>
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