Who All Is Going To General Conference?

i think i will be there

[Theresa]

I just paid $30 to go to a day and half ladies retreat...actually its a friday night, saturday morning.

What's the big deal with a registration fee??

complain about how they spend money then complain when they try to offset overhead cost..scream audit as if they are skimming off the top.

I wonder if anyone has any clue what it costs to host one of these functions - the hours involved and the expense....

and to insinuate some level of wrongdoing? shameful.

do I think they make the best decisions? no, I think they could probably save money if they did things differently - but we are all experts. Someone always has a better idea...


this hollering "audit" and oh the humanity that I'd have to pay a registration fee and then the fact that you cannot access areas without proof of registration.....


man, this is just crazy

you cant pay, or dont agree with it, stay home.

dont like the way they run things, go elsewhere or find some way to help, to be constructive - to make things better.

this constant complaining...man, it gets OLD.

[ChicagoPastor]

So does anyone have any extra rooms?
I'll looking for one closer to downtown.

[seguidordejesus]

Originally Posted by ChicagoPastor

So does anyone have any extra rooms?
I'll looking for one closer to downtown.

no but i've got some oceanfront property in arizona i'll sell you...great price

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Theresa

I just paid $30 to go to a day and half ladies retreat...actually its a friday night, saturday morning.

What's the big deal with a registration fee??

complain about how they spend money then complain when they try to offset overhead cost..scream audit as if they are skimming off the top.

I wonder if anyone has any clue what it costs to host one of these functions - the hours involved and the expense....

and to insinuate some level of wrongdoing? shameful.

do I think they make the best decisions? no, I think they could probably save money if they did things differently - but we are all experts. Someone always has a better idea...


this hollering "audit" and oh the humanity that I'd have to pay a registration fee and then the fact that you cannot access areas without proof of registration.....


man, this is just crazy

you cant pay, or dont agree with it, stay home.

dont like the way they run things, go elsewhere or find some way to help, to be constructive - to make things better.

this constant complaining...man, it gets OLD.

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Steadfast

IAM, you'd spend that much on one meal... quit complaining! Besides, it's going to be worth that and more for us to get to spend some time together!

Seriously, you two make plans to spend some time with us. Looking forward to being with you again.

We will be at the Merriott Waterside......give me a call and let me know when you are going in....we will be there on Tuesday.......if it all works out I might see if there is a way to get out on the water that afternoon.........we will hook up for sure....we need to go to the WS gathering together ............... give me a shout.........

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

Bump for Steadblast on why I like to gripe about the reg. fee.............

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

no, it wasnt directed at you - and I understand your view - I didnt mean for preachers who are there on "business" - you already pay dues..

I meant the peanut gallery and those not even UPC that cry SCANDAL at every turn, you know?

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Theresa

no, it wasnt directed at you - and I understand your view - I didnt mean for preachers who are there on "business" - you already pay dues..

I meant the peanut gallery and those not even UPC that cry SCANDAL at every turn, you know?

K....cool.....just didnt want anyone misunderstanding the IAM point of view........BTW I am glad to be a part of the UPCI........just hate that reg fee......have I mentioned that yet????

[Esther]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

K....cool.....just didnt want anyone misunderstanding the IAM point of view........BTW I am glad to be a part of the UPCI........just hate that reg fee......have I mentioned that yet????

Huh? whatcha say???