I can help with this one. I am already on a lot of their email lists and can get quite a bit of info from my contacts there. It may take a few days if you don't mind waiting.
"there are ways that groups can hide money so it seems like they don't have as much as they do. A group can put money in a CD or other form of account and suddenly it's not part of the main bank account, instead it becomes a "thing" and is listed under assets. Assets are usually only listed in the year end report. "
CDs aren't listed as assets, but as just another bank account (specifically, "cash earning interest"). They get reported to Kingdom at year end and every quarterly report. If the Exchequer does not report about them at their local meeting, they might be "hidden" from some of the locals, but Kingdom knows all about them.
Once I get through some back log work, I'd be glad to help you gather information (having access to every event report can be handy :) )
I wasn't implying that they were hidden from the kingdom and such legal requirements. However, that's not to say that a group can be diligent about minimizing everyone's awareness of them. I know at least one instance where they were listed in a group newsletter under "assets" and not under the treasurers report. You know - we own a trailer, 2 baronial thrones, banners, feast gear, cooking gear, 2 cds, a tote of gold key, a pavillion... See how it can go unnoticed?
Regarding event profits, in the for-profit world of concert promotions, the break even point is set at 80% of expected attendance. In some cases, this means a sell out of the venue, in other cases, it is only a portion of the total capacity of a given venue. Just something to consider
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"Now getting back to the original crux of your question, family cap... Had I thought about it, I would have set one, but it was not something that was discussed and no one brought forth the idea. Personally, I think its a great idea, especially when event costs are fixed costs and not variable based on attendance
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CDs aren't listed as assets, but as just another bank account (specifically, "cash earning interest"). They get reported to Kingdom at year end and every quarterly report. If the Exchequer does not report about them at their local meeting, they might be "hidden" from some of the locals, but Kingdom knows all about them.
Once I get through some back log work, I'd be glad to help you gather information (having access to every event report can be handy :) )
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I wasn't implying that they were hidden from the kingdom and such legal requirements. However, that's not to say that a group can be diligent about minimizing everyone's awareness of them. I know at least one instance where they were listed in a group newsletter under "assets" and not under the treasurers report. You know - we own a trailer, 2 baronial thrones, banners, feast gear, cooking gear, 2 cds, a tote of gold key, a pavillion... See how it can go unnoticed?
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This IS important stuff, and I sincerely thank you for addressing it!
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