Who All Is Going To General Conference?

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Theresa

I just paid $30 to go to a day and half ladies retreat...actually its a friday night, saturday morning.

What's the big deal with a registration fee??

complain about how they spend money then complain when they try to offset overhead cost..scream audit as if they are skimming off the top.

I wonder if anyone has any clue what it costs to host one of these functions - the hours involved and the expense....

and to insinuate some level of wrongdoing? shameful.

do I think they make the best decisions? no, I think they could probably save money if they did things differently - but we are all experts. Someone always has a better idea...


this hollering "audit" and oh the humanity that I'd have to pay a registration fee and then the fact that you cannot access areas without proof of registration.....


man, this is just crazy

you cant pay, or dont agree with it, stay home.

dont like the way they run things, go elsewhere or find some way to help, to be constructive - to make things better.

this constant complaining...man, it gets OLD.

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

Bump for Steadblast on why I like to gripe about the reg. fee.............

[Theresa]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

no, it wasnt directed at you - and I understand your view - I didnt mean for preachers who are there on "business" - you already pay dues..

I meant the peanut gallery and those not even UPC that cry SCANDAL at every turn, you know?

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Theresa

no, it wasnt directed at you - and I understand your view - I didnt mean for preachers who are there on "business" - you already pay dues..

I meant the peanut gallery and those not even UPC that cry SCANDAL at every turn, you know?

K....cool.....just didnt want anyone misunderstanding the IAM point of view........BTW I am glad to be a part of the UPCI........just hate that reg fee......have I mentioned that yet????

[Esther]

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

K....cool.....just didnt want anyone misunderstanding the IAM point of view........BTW I am glad to be a part of the UPCI........just hate that reg fee......have I mentioned that yet????

Huh? whatcha say???

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Not sure if this is directed toward my comments about being a little bitter at the reg. fee or not....but for the record, I have never cried foul on how they spend the money, nor called for an audit or any of the above........I just dont like the fee.....and they would have gotten more in a good offereing from us then this fee......kinda like when the waitress or waiter adds that 15-18% on the check.....they just cost themselves about 10-20% on a tip as I am a very heavy tipper..........

and it has nothing to do with cant pay............pure and simple.... I just dont like it.........i voted FOR higher dues..........I give in the offereing......to me it is like they are saying.....hey, you are not doing your part........

Just curious... do you really tip 30%-40% on a routine basis at restaurants? If so, that is commendable.

[IAintMovin]

Originally Posted by Sheltiedad

Just curious... do you really tip 30%-40% on a routine basis at restaurants? If so, that is commendable.

Almost always.....we do not eat expensive steaks and such at a steak house for instance....many times we share a meal.... I do not want the waiter to feel or be cheated as most people will spend more for a meal......plus most Pentecostals are cheap.......but to answer your question it is a very very rare happening that it is less than 20% and there are many times I will tip 15.00 on a 30.00 meal......just the way I am........

Originally Posted by IAintMovin

Almost always.....we do not eat expensive steaks and such at a steak house for instance....many times we share a meal.... I do not want the waiter to feel or be cheated as most people will spend more for a meal......plus most Pentecostals are cheap.......but to answer your question it is a very very rare happening that it is less than 20% and there are many times I will tip 15.00 on a 30.00 meal......just the way I am........

And to think, many on here think you are not liberal!

I too tip a minimum of 20%. I want folks where I dine to get happy when I come in the door and stand ready to serve me. It is a two way blessing!