[Baypiggies] SVP-Meetup ...

[Martin Falatic]

No problem at all.  I didn't start the main thread simply to get a refund,
but rather to see things set right with the group itself. I'm just glad to
see that the group is now back in the proper hands and will continue to
serve the local Python community as a vibrant resource for education,
collaboration, and networking.

Thanks again, everyone, for getting things back on track! :-)

 - Marty


On Tue, January 19, 2016 22:48, Glen Jarvis wrote:
> On Jan 19, 2016 7:29 PM, "Martin Falatic" <martin at falatic.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Great work! :-)
>>
>>
>> What happened to subscription monies people paid when it went rogue?
>>
>
> The money goes to the organizer's account. We weren't the organizers at
> the time, so we don't have access or visibility into that money.
>
> Also, we were far from blameless in this matter. We weren't on top of our
>  membership dues. We didn't communicate as well as we could when it came
> to our future direction. We (I) didn't consider the MeetUp would be
> considered such an important tool for our group. We didn't, for example,
> turn off the message list and board (initially) and direct everyone here.
> (I'd like
> return to this  discussion in a few months -- after things settle down).
>
> There was a lot of confusion. For example, if someone joined the MeetUp
> (and not BAyPIGgies) during this time, was happy paying the dues, and
> wants to be part of Suresh's new group, surely Suresh's new group can keep
> that membership fee.
>
> Also, we don't know how much money was spent on things like reserving a
> place at Hacker Dojo for the events that were held there.
>
> My main focus is to be sure those who want it can get a reimbursement.
>
>
>> Did any of that transfer back or is it gone?
>>
>
> All that I can tell you is we have no way of knowing without opening a
> dialogue with Suresh. We have no direct access to his account that was
> made Organizer.
>
>
>> I pinged Meetup yesterday about getting my money
>> back in case this didn't get resolved successfully.
>
> I am not certain, but I believe you had a "no refund" agreement/message
> when you donated.
>
>> I'm aware of RockIT's offer, but if we or the proper
>> group here gets the money back it'll be a bonus.
>
> I don't know what we would do with it (except refund it). All of our
> needs, like meeting space are met through direct donations.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Glen
>
>