[members-discuss] [Ticket#2011100301002013] Discussion : Cost allocation

At 08:50 04/10/2011 +0100, Chris Russell wrote:
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>Alexey,
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>Ø  We can give 2 initial seats for free for learning in Amsterdam. And if 
>LIR will have training course in another country - he should paid for this 
>service (travel, visa support, hotels for RIPE people).
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>I would be completely opposed to this, RIPE has a duty to all European 
>LIR’s and to me the availability of local training is certainly 
>something that should come from the membership fees.   In the UK RIPE have 
>recently expanded training to encompass cities away from London, notably 
>in the north of England – something which we, being based in this area, 
>are grateful for.

Some see it one way - you and others see it another way.  Democracy means 
we vote and the majority wins.  I hope RIPE takes that into account rather 
than making the decisions on their own.

Regards,
Hank


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>With that said, I would not be averse to a nominal charge for attendance 
>of RIPE meeting to cover costs of the facilities etc.  Lunch, and any 
>social activities should ideally be covered via Sponsorship.
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>Chris
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