Thanks for the explanation. I don't know the % PayPal takes, but it makes sense it would not be low.
After all these years, I always thought there was a connection to TSA for TCR - like a fundraiser or something. Didn't realize it was a stand alone event. When shopping, I always choose the debit option on my card to save the merchant the cc fees. You get a $5 discount at Spec's for that :) I was just trying to find a way to make it easier on everyone if pre-reg was an option. Now I know why it isn't. Thanks! julia -----Original Message----- From: Diana Tomchick <diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu> To: <germa...@aol.com> <germa...@aol.com> Cc: <ellie.tho...@gmail.com> <ellie.tho...@gmail.com>; <Texascavers@texascavers.com> <Texascavers@texascavers.com> Sent: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 11:53 am Subject: Re: [Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon 1) Because TCR isn't an official TSA event. 2) Because PayPal takes a hefty percentage of your payment, and for all-volunteer organizations, that percentage can make the difference between breaking even or going into the red on the event. 3) Ditto for using credit cards to pay. Just plan to bring a lot of cash, 'cause you know you'll find lots of cool items to buy from the vendors, too, and they all appreciate not having to pay fees to the credit card companies. Diana * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Diana R. Tomchick Professor University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Biophysics 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Rm. ND10.214B Dallas, TX 75390-8816, U.S.A. Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu 214-645-6383 (phone) 214-645-6353 (fax) On Oct 17, 2012, at 11:48 AM, <germa...@aol.com> wrote: > Just curious - why can't folks pre-pay/register for TCR using the TSA paypal account? > > julia > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ellie watson <ellie.tho...@gmail.com> > To: texascavers@texascavers.com <Texascavers@texascavers.com> > Sent: Wed, Oct 17, 2012 10:06 am > Subject: [Texascavers] TSA Members Meeting at TCR, Sunday, October 21st, Paradise Canyon > > Texas Cavers, > > The next Texas Speleological Association (TSA) Business meeting will > be bright and early at 8:00 am, Sunday, October 21st, in Paradise > Canyon. > > Come learn about project updates, committee updates, and offer input > to your organization. We will also conduct 2013 officer elections. > Nominations are Vice Chair: Roger Moore and Secretary: Ryan Monjaras. > > All registrants have the option to join or renew TSA membership during > TCR registration. Membership rates: > > http://www.cavetexas.org/PAYPAL/index.php > > > The TCMA is doing a panckake breakfast so bring your $5 donation, > utensils and get fuled up for the meeting. > > See you soon! > > Ellie Watson > TSA Vice Chair > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit our website: > http://texascavers.com > > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com > > For additional commands, e-mail: > texascavers-h...@texascavers.com > > > ________________________________ UT Southwestern Medical Center The future of medicine, today.
