ANST - Memberships, or what does it take to support a hobby?

[JEvans5420 at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/12/00 7:41:48 AM Central Standard Time, 
noh_rdh at swbell.net writes:

<< People do pay to play at 
 events. They pay to get in, they pay for feast, they buy merchant goods, 
 they pay for the gas to get there and their garb, etc. For some this is a 
 heavy investment, especially for the young. Anything we do to increase 
 their expense will just provide another hardship upon them. To some who 
 begin playing, this is a lot of money. >>


I agree 100%, and can speak from experience.  When I first discovered the 
SCA, an independent income was a concept my father often talked about with 
me, but I never really got.  But, as time went on, and I gained maturity, I 
found an income necessary.  When I was able to afford the garb I wanted, I 
discovered that I was also able to afford membership.  And, a great 
membership incentive IS the kingdom news letter.  At first, the only reason I 
had a membership was for the Blackstar. But, as time progressed, I felt a 
pride in my responsibility.  So, I believe that those who play without a 
membership may not be able to afford one, and if they could, would have one.  
And, we who do pay for a membership should not tell those without, "Eat Cake."
    As the old saying goes, "There is no shame in being poor, just dressing 
proorly."

Harry
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