Comment that pisses me off a little... I mean a little..

[Herblenny]

Every year, I get this question from someone who lives near DGRR event..

Originally Posted by Example...

I live like an hour away from the event... do you have to pay even if all I'm going to do is show up for a few hrs and headed back to the house?

I get this question at least every year from someone.. And for some reason, always from people who live fairly close to DGRR, And from new or young rotary owner.

To those who might ask me this this year, ITS only $25 and it goes to a good cause (and you get an event shirt unlike some car shows which charges you over $50 with nothing to take home, etc). Its also by far the largest rotary event east of MS and this year, there are some high figures in rotary community are coming to this event. I mean, there are people who live over 500 miles away are willing to pay $25, drive full day, and pay hundreds on lodging and food to come to this event. Also, there are people who appreciate rotary event such as this and register, even though they can't not come. But, it also doesn't surprise me that some always think stuff like this should be free (usually people who doesn't understand how much time it takes to organize such event)...

So, before you ask me if you could stop by and not pay the $25 registration fee... Ask yourself, do you think event like this is not worth $25 and those who signed up for it are stupid to pay $25 registration fee?? If you answer yes, I highly advice you not to come.. If you are so tight on cash but want to come to the event, than please shoot me a PM and I'll work something out with you..

Phil