Re: [Membership] Fees for Organizations

[Diane Cabell <cabell@mama-tech.com>]

Dr Nii Quaynor wrote:

> >There are many levels of membership in the organization, depending on
> >how much you pay.  We could adopt a similar model -- the "individual"
> >membership ($50 or less), the "contributing" membership" ($50-$100),
>
>
> I understand, but consider these issues. Is the different level of "service"
> acceptable? It can be demeaning and some may stop participating. Imagine you
> come to the meeting and see your collegue with the "gold" fountain pen
> whilst you have a coffee mug? May be I better talk to the pen holder before
> I vote?
>
> Nii

What about a minimal fee for organizations, maybe $50 each?  No one organization
would be deserving of special influence.  It will also help balance the
financial authority that the SOs might have from the fees that they provide to
ICANN.

Diane Cabell
MAC