The Society has now completed negotiating a new 5 year contract with the RDCO and below are some of the new subsidies allowed to program funding.
Seniors: We now have a modest amount in the budget to allow for Seniors to access some of the programs free of charge. As those programs come along, Some will be complete program offerings and some will have instructor-only portions offered at no cost depending on how each program is laid out. That money will be available until the funds are depleted on a yearly basis.
We have also been given a small amount to offset program costs for individuals who may need financial assistance to cover fees. This will be set up on a confidential basis and available until the funds are depleted on a yearly basis. With these funding opportunities, we want to emphasize the importance of cancelling any programs you realize you are unable to attend after registration is completed. This allows the society to make the most of the monies we have available to subsidize and ultimately gives more participation opportunities.
Seniors: We now have a modest amount in the budget to allow for Seniors to access some of the programs free of charge. As those programs come along, Some will be complete program offerings and some will have instructor-only portions offered at no cost depending on how each program is laid out. That money will be available until the funds are depleted on a yearly basis.
We have also been given a small amount to offset program costs for individuals who may need financial assistance to cover fees. This will be set up on a confidential basis and available until the funds are depleted on a yearly basis. With these funding opportunities, we want to emphasize the importance of cancelling any programs you realize you are unable to attend after registration is completed. This allows the society to make the most of the monies we have available to subsidize and ultimately gives more participation opportunities.
vvNote:
We recently held a kids Christmas Card painting class, for which 23 kids were registered. Unfortunately, only nine attendees joined us on the day of the event. While we were delighted to host those who participated, the program was prepared and based on the full anticipated enrollment
When events are free of charge, as this one was, there's often no obligation for registrants to attend. However, this lack of accountability can lead to unnecessary financial losses for the Society, as costs for materials, instructor preparation, and venue setup are all calculated based on the number of registered participants.
To help us continue offering free or affordably priced programs, we kindly request that, in the future, participants who sign up for the event:
1. Contact us at [email protected] if you're unable to attend
2. Unregister via Eventbrite if the option is available
This simple consideration helps us plan effectively, manage resources responsibly, and avoid extra charges to the Society. We would much prefer to allocate these funds towards meaningful initiatives that benefit the community. Thank you for your understanding and support in making our programs successful for everyone involved.
The Joe Rich Society
We recently held a kids Christmas Card painting class, for which 23 kids were registered. Unfortunately, only nine attendees joined us on the day of the event. While we were delighted to host those who participated, the program was prepared and based on the full anticipated enrollment
When events are free of charge, as this one was, there's often no obligation for registrants to attend. However, this lack of accountability can lead to unnecessary financial losses for the Society, as costs for materials, instructor preparation, and venue setup are all calculated based on the number of registered participants.
To help us continue offering free or affordably priced programs, we kindly request that, in the future, participants who sign up for the event:
1. Contact us at [email protected] if you're unable to attend
2. Unregister via Eventbrite if the option is available
This simple consideration helps us plan effectively, manage resources responsibly, and avoid extra charges to the Society. We would much prefer to allocate these funds towards meaningful initiatives that benefit the community. Thank you for your understanding and support in making our programs successful for everyone involved.
The Joe Rich Society
