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Since most [[cons]], especially new ones, and start-from-scratch efforts like [[Worldcons]], require start-up funds, the typical [[fannish]] practice is that every person attending, except [[gohs]], buys a [[membership]], either in advance or at the door. This applies to [[pros]], [[program participants]], [[concom]] ... everyone. This is a large chunk of money and is a large financial cushion. | Since most [[cons]], especially new ones, and start-from-scratch efforts like [[Worldcons]], require start-up funds, the typical [[fannish]] practice is that every person attending, except [[gohs]], buys a [[membership]], either in advance or at the door. This applies to [[pros]], [[program participants]], [[concom]] ... everyone. This is a large chunk of money and is a large financial cushion. | ||
| − | In the event a con has surplus funds after all expenses are covered, it may issue full or partial '''membership refunds''' to people who appeared on the [[program]] and [[volunteers]]. While reimbursements are not a legal debt, they are a moral debt and cons should budget to be able to pay them. Refunds are not a given, however. (See [[Constellation Bankruptcy]]). In the UK, refunds are not given. | + | In the event a con has surplus funds after all expenses are covered, it may issue full or partial '''membership refunds''' to people who appeared on the [[program]] and [[volunteers]]. While reimbursements are not a legal debt, they are a moral debt and cons should budget to be able to pay them. Refunds are not a given, however. (See [[Constellation Bankruptcy]]). In the UK, refunds are not given. Surpluses are used as [[Pass-Along Funds|pass-along funds]] or given to fannish good causes or charity. ''Books for the Blind'' was a common convention charity for years. |
| − | Some generous cons will grant refunds to members who paid in advance but find their plans to attend | + | Some generous cons will grant refunds to members who paid in advance but find their plans to attend have changed, but a common practice for annual events is to roll the membership over to the following year. |
If a con is cancelled, fans tend to be quite testy if advance membership fees aren’t refunded. | If a con is cancelled, fans tend to be quite testy if advance membership fees aren’t refunded. | ||
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Revision as of 14:47, 27 July 2020
Since most cons, especially new ones, and start-from-scratch efforts like Worldcons, require start-up funds, the typical fannish practice is that every person attending, except gohs, buys a membership, either in advance or at the door. This applies to pros, program participants, concom ... everyone. This is a large chunk of money and is a large financial cushion.
In the event a con has surplus funds after all expenses are covered, it may issue full or partial membership refunds to people who appeared on the program and volunteers. While reimbursements are not a legal debt, they are a moral debt and cons should budget to be able to pay them. Refunds are not a given, however. (See Constellation Bankruptcy). In the UK, refunds are not given. Surpluses are used as pass-along funds or given to fannish good causes or charity. Books for the Blind was a common convention charity for years.
Some generous cons will grant refunds to members who paid in advance but find their plans to attend have changed, but a common practice for annual events is to roll the membership over to the following year.
If a con is cancelled, fans tend to be quite testy if advance membership fees aren’t refunded.
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