[pasmembers] Re: Sign up for Paid star parties - discusssion
- From: Howard Moneta <hmoneta@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:35:31 -0700
I agree with everything posted here.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Kevin Witts <kjwitts@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> And Eric's point about the top is fine too.
>
> I agree that William and Bruce should be on the list as well.
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2014, at 4:45 PM, Kevin Witts <kjwitts@xxxxxxx
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','kjwitts@xxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>
> I like Sam's idea and think it's fair
>
>
> On Oct 14, 2014, at 3:14 PM, Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','starstuff@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
>
> I have to send this out through PASmembers list because the Star Tours
> list is a NO POST - Announcement Only list. So, the discussion will be here.
>
> Sam brought up a good idea and we are looking for input about it before I
> put this plan into affect.
>
> The issue is that when I post a "JOB" meaning a Paid event, some people
> are able to get signed up for them quicker than others (not counting me). I
> post it, I can sign up right away, or decline it right away.
>
> So, Sam proposes that we make a rotating list. On the list will be the
> PAStimes Star Tour members who are actively doing star parties for $$. And
> when a new event comes to my attention, I ask the next star tour member in
> line, on that list, if they can cover that event. If they can, they are put
> on the approved list. If they can't, they get put at the bottom of the list
> to run through it again. WE currently have, I think 12 members on the list
> - 10 if you don't count William and me.
> So, the 10 of you would cycle through, allowing each member an equal
> chance to do an event.
>
> So, let's say that the order is
>
> Kevin
> Howard
> Eric
> Sam
>
> and we get an event for 3 scopes (not counting schools and scout events).
>
> Kevin and Howard can do the date in question but Eric can't, but the three
> of them get asked. Eric declines,
> Sam takes his place, Eric is then moved to the bottom of the list and
> cycle through again.
>
> Sam writes:
> Terri, what I would like to suggest is that when you get a high paying
> star tours gig , like $100 per scope or more, then we have a rotating list
> of our star tours people. This way, it is totally fair, and we each get a
> shot, rather than have you announce a high paying gig and have it already
> filled. For example, if a customer wants 3 scopes and it pays $100 or more
> per scope, then you refer to the star tours list and the next 3 people get
> first crack at it. If someone can't take it , it goes to the 4th person on
> the list. Then, the next gig goes to the next person in line.
>
> Now, the person who declined, do they go to the top of the list or the
> bottom? What do you think is fair? Do they get first shot at the next job
> that comes along?
>
> Give me your input. Let's discuss this.
> Everyone will be on that list except William and me.
> If i do a paid event, I will have William with me, but we will
> not always do 2 scopes. So, we may both attend but only do 1 scope at that
> job, depends on what we are needed for.
>
> Thanks for your input and thank you Sam for coming up with an idea to make
> this more fair. So, i await everyone's input, whether you are on the Star
> Tours team or not. I"d just like to get some input.
>
> One thing to keep in mind.... There are certain jobs where the size of the
> scope matters. And there are jobs where they request certain scopes, such
> as Eric's 22" or Bruce's 20" from past events they have attended. If they
> do, we go with what is requested first, then open it to the rest of the
> Team members.
> And Mike, if he is requested, gets the job, if he can attend.
>
> So, send me input. What do you think of this plan. We have enough scopes
> that rotating them like this, would make a good way to give everyone a
> chance to make some extra income to pay for your equipment upgrades. I"m
> all for this idea.
>
> Terri
>
> Thanks again Sam.
> We will implement this plan by the end of this month. So, set the
> discussion in motion and by Oct 31, i want to know we have a this or some
> other idea organized.
>
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