Alice Muster

Missed the first request somehow... sounds like a good idea too!

Regards,

Craig & Jan
Alias... Fugly

Yes, Bob I did contact Ted Egan on 16 January 2013 explaining our intended visit, how we inject funds into local service providers/businesses and that our Committee determines any funds deemed to be in excess of the requirements for operation of the Association will be donated to a charity in the area of the Annual Muster - his response was he would do a relevant show - bush songs, yarns etc. the show would run for 45 - 75 minutes and his remuneration would be $1,500 which was presented to the Committee - the Committee deemed this to higher than was we anticipated and decided not to go ahead.

Regards
Dianne

Isnt this a subject that would be better discussed on the members forum?
Michael

With 109 vans registered to date there could be more than 150 vans turn up and if there is two persons per van, the Ted Egan show price would be only $5 per head!

Could be worth reconsidering, although the committee is looking at other avenues for entertainment.

Agree this should be on the members forum.............Rob

I would like to go but I wont know until the end of August so we maybe a fly by nighter couple.

Hello Margaret

unless i am missing something i think that this offer by your muso friend Malcom is too good to pass up. I cant see any difference between a service provider (eg caterer)or sponsor who turns up in their non Bushtracker van to display their wares or provide a service.

Malcom would be there to provide entertainment for the group. Surely provision can be made and a area set aside for sponsors or service providers while they are at the Muster. Alternatively make them a sponsor for the duration of the muster and they can donate their entertainment.

In regards to Ted Egan, the breakdown cost of $5 per head sounds like good value. Maybe those attending could let the committee know if they would be prepared to pay that amount for a one of show.

Regards
Lance

When I was President we had a number of non BT owners request that they be allowed to attend the Muster and bring their vans.
Purpose of their visit was to speak with owners and inspect vans with a view to purchasing a BT.

This was allowed on a few occasions, only restrictions were that could not attend any official functions.
They also camped on the fringe of the group.
It gave no problems at that time and correctly handled should give no problems now.
A rather strange decision in this case I think.


With regard to Ted Egan the $5.00 charge is one suggestion but with the current financial position of the group I can't see a reason for that either.
You would need to nail Ted Egan down to a fixed appearance time however, 45 minutes would be too short for that money.
After all, the first consideration when using member funds should be to give benefit to the members.
The charities will do well enough from the raffles, auctions etc.

Regards
Bob

It is great to see members eager to offer their opinion. This subject has been shifted to the Members Forum, so please log in and give us your opinion.

The decision by the committee was only in response to the Quorn recommendations.

So log into Members Forum and read further.
Margaret
BOG Secretary.

I too feel that it would be great entertainment by Ted Egan and also Captain Norty's friend Malcolm. If you want to average the costs of the two entertainers then it seems to come out at about $2.50 per head!!

Much praise must go to the committee for all their hard work and efforts getting this anniversary muster up and going, I'm sure it will be a great show enjoyed by all attendees.

Let's hope it is not too late to arrange for the suggested entertainers.

Cheers,
Peter G
Trakka

If Ted Egan came to your local RSL or community hall to perform, how much would you pay to see and hear a Great Australian, a National Treasure, A fighter for Aboriginal rights, who can communicate with them in their own language, A great songwriter, storyteller and performer.
In these circumstances, $50.00 would be cheap, and the hall would be filled!
$1500 for a 75 minute performance is cheap for this level of talent.
A nominal fee of $5 per head would be a bargain!
This is a one-off opportunity to hear a great Australian. And if there is a shortfall in the total of the $5 fee, the BOG is financial-enough to make up the difference.
BE BRAVE GO FOR IT COMMITTEE !!!!

Neil

We fully agree with Boystoy's comment and would really look forward to seeing Ted Egan's performance. We think it would be great value for money as not all of us get the opportunity to experience a great entertainer of his calibre.

Cheers

Jar & Pam

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