Re: [Membership] Fees for Organizations

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Diane and all,

  Good idea.  Although $50, might be a bit low.

Diane Cabell wrote:

> 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

Regards,

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