Re: Speakers/Honorariums
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Speakers/Honorariums
- From: I* <I*@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 04:18:45 -0700 (MST)
In a message dated 98-03-10 22:04:25 EST, you write:
>
>Just thought I would drop a quick question to the list members.
>What is the "typical" honorarium paid to a speaker for a club program, in
>addition to travel expenses?
>Any input would be appreciated.
>John Bruce
>jbruce@infinet.com
Hi John:
It depends..... Judges, for example, are not permitted to accept any
honorarium since teaching is part of their mission. But in reality, when
someone spends the amount of time necessary to put on a good program, and
travels any distance at all in order to do it, it seems like we should be able
to find a way to thank them properly.
We generally give the speaker a gift.... sometimes a basket filled with local
specialties... sometimes a framed print... sometimes something else. Also,
if the speaker is a hybridizer, it's a nice gesture (IMHO) to make a club
purchase from him/her.
Kathy Guest
East Aurora, NY - who wonders if there's people on the robin who have received
a special 'thank you' and would like to mention it.
