[SJAAboard] maintenance fund for Loaner Program ($250 a quarter? or)

[Gary Mitchell]

Nelsonastro at aol.com wrote:

> Hi,
>  
>  in the past there were various funding arrangements for the
> maintenance of loaner equipment that assured there would
> be a reasonable amount for out-of-pocket expenses.  These
> amounts would be pre-approved by the board and just
> spent as necessary by Mike K (as the loaner guy).  There
> is an email in the archives explaining how money from 
> Auction (or was it Swap?)

Both.

>   was earmarked for this - but
> regardless of the details pre-1990 - a reasonable amount was
> avaliable to spend as needed.
>  
>  This is consistent with giving more day-to-day operational
> responsibility to committees.
>  
>   Could someone on the Board who thinks this is again
> a good idea propose a motion at the next meeting?  I
> have heard $250 as a reasonable 'pot size.'  It could be
> refilled as necessary / rather than yearly.
>  
>  Note that this is distinct from a 'major purchase' and distinct
> from an authorization for a 'storage rental'.


I don't think this is a problem, the board has shown no reluctance to
maintain scopes in the loaner program.  I've never heard of a request
to purchase needed parts or repair that went unfunded.  Case in point:
I recently commented to Rob that I had sent our solar filter in for
evaluation and that the repair could go into the hundreds depending
on what they find, and what did he think the board's reaction would
be if it came to that.  Rob said the only complaint I might get is
what took so long.  :)

Gary