I asked RAG to pay $225.
I am unaware of any previous MACNA making more than $50,000. Which, is not what I am intereted in, but there is no way we will make anywhere near $100,000.
The booths are not free. We have taxes, electrical service, etc. that we have to pay for every free booth we give away.
Historically, MACNA's have netted $15,000-25,000 on the raffle.
We are doing all our own printing. We do not currently nor do I foresee having a deal with Bowtie or anyone else for that matter regarding printing.
Speaker costs are around $20,000-25,000 between airfare, hotel, meals, and honorarium.
I only wish to break even on this MACNA. If it appears we will make a winfall, we have already discussed maintaining discounted pricing for registrations and booths, adding additional coffee and breakfast services for attendees, buying more drinks, hors d'oeuvrses, upgraded meals at the banquet, anything to make the show more enjoyable.
We are the first MACNA to use Quickbooks so an audit would be exceptionally easy and we intend to post all our figures for future clubs to learn from.
PMASI is applying for 501(c)-7 status.
I believe you meant to say, "You are welcome to visit our complementary booth at IMAC."
And, I would certainly stop by and say hello. I am a polite individual and I strive to treat everyone equally, fairly, and with respect. I believe I have done so in this instance.