[at-l] SORUCK History and reflections

[thornel at attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Clyde, that was my assumption and my error. I understood there was some financial backing for meal costs, and assumed that it followed from seed money to make reservations and such.
 
However, SORUCK and any organized (even when in controlled chaos) activity has money as a part of the function. I served that function in my days as RUCKMeister behind the scenes, while others groused over whether a given venue was too expensive or too cheap. Decisions and money are a requirement for any venture of this nature. How that money is raised often determines the type of decisions to be made and the ultimate nature of the event. 
 
I doubt the SORUCK will ever be the informal get together at Goose Creek we shared, or even  that would be desirable. I hope that we never burden any benefactor, and apologize for causing you distress and embarrassment.
 
OrangeBug

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Subject: Re: [at-l] SORUCK History and reflections

### I would like to know what vendors helped finance the Ruck.  I thought I did.  I have never said anything because I didn't think it was anyone's business.  I am the biggest anti-vendor at the ruck person I know.  There will be no passing of the hat or vendor sponsers if I have anything to say about it.  If someone thinks they paid more than their share, send me a bill, I'll pay it.  I have never tried to controll anything.  The only thing I have ever said is I don't want the Ruck to be about MONEY!!!
Clydethepissedfinanceer