May Missive

Greetings, kinsfolk!

No changes to Society policies or expectations this month.

As of this writing, the Board of Directors has not yet reviewed or approved the PayPal policy update to use PayPal for donations or heraldic fees.

Speaking of PayPal, I have heard from groups that PayPal has been a good addition to event registration, though be aware that fees reduce site fee income by about 5.5%. If the event budget and expected attendance show that the event might not make money, it may be best to avoid using PayPal for event pre-registration. Alternatively, the group can increase site fees to improve the profitability of the event. Groups cannot add a PayPal fee for pre-registration – that is not allowed by PayPal – but all site fees can be increased.

Remember that it is necessary for groups to make money on events to fund the group’s activities – non-profit doesn’t mean that we can’t make money! We want the SCA to be affordable for all who want to participate. However, participation is not possible at all if groups cannot pay for basic functions or cover some event pre-expenses like site deposits and food for feast.

In closing, know that I and the Regional Exchequers see the work you all do, and we appreciate your efforts.

In service,

Æsa