[SJAAboard] CalStar meal subsidy

[Rob Hawley (SJAA)]

>Being a 501(c)3, we can't benefit individuals.  Providing
>meals, even at an official club event probably crosses the
>line, but I don't know for sure.  If we attempt to break even,
>I think should cover us, even if we don't actually manage it.

I believe it would come down that we were benefiting individual>s< that were
participants in an activity we were sponsoring and not any single person.  Think
of it like handing out the free coffee and treats at the SJAA meetings. That
would be about the right order of magnitude also since we are only talking of a
$1 subsidy. Selling the meals $2 above cost to us hurt.

>That surcharge, if memory serves, was on PayPal payments
>to offset the PayPal transaction fee.

The PayPal "handling fee" was in addition to the adjusted meal cost.  Anyone
that could not afford that additional cost could send a check.

There is some talk about organizing a grill.  With all of the BS I dumped on me
this week I am not inclined to be a part of that other than ordering the grill.
Reviving the catering is the best I can offer, but I can only make that work
with the outside investor.

Rob Hawley