21-08-2014, 02:19 PM
I'd be interested to read a discussion on compulsory membership. Perhaps we should start one Andy? I have a system in place on a non-CS project that processes direct debit payments for only a 1% fee. A similar system could be modified to suit CS needs, allowing us to debit small amounts from members on a regular basis. This is also significantly lower than the Paypal fees CS is currently paying (something like 5%+ if I'm not mistaken?) which would immediately save us at least 4% of our current membership fee income. This would be the way forward long term in my opinion. Even if compulsory membership wasn't endorsed, it would improve membership renewal rates and reduce fees. The only real cost to set it up would be my time, but we could talk about that if people were interested.
As far as the Olympiad is concerned, I don't think two captains were necessary. Certainly two instead of one didn't add value commensurate with the extra cost in my opinion.
Interesting discussion...
As far as the Olympiad is concerned, I don't think two captains were necessary. Certainly two instead of one didn't add value commensurate with the extra cost in my opinion.
Interesting discussion...