[MR] Fw: [Announcements] International NMS

[Signora Apollonia Margherita degli Albizzi]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Meg Baron" <Meg.Baron at experian.com>
To: <announcements at sca.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:05 PM
Subject: [Announcements] International NMS


> Unto the esteemed members of the Society, greetings:
>
> Much misinformation has been circulating about the Non-Member Surcharge as
> it applies outside of the United States. I hope I can clear up some
> misconceptions and set the record straight.
>
> As everyone is aware, the Non-Member Surcharge, which will go into effect
on
> January 1, 2003, is $3.00 US. However, everyone is also aware that the
value
> of the US dollar fluctuates in relation to other currencies. Clearly this
> poses a problem for event autocrats and attendees as well as exchequers.
> Therefore, International non-member surcharge rates have been established.
> We recognize that the exchange rates will fluctuate, and shall accept the
> consequences of that fluctuation.
>
> The International Non-Member rates are:
>
> In Europe: 3 Euros
> In Canada: CND $4
>
> For rates in other countries, please consult with the Treasurer of the SCA
> Inc., Tom Bilodeau (Master Tirloch of Tallaght).
>
> At its October meeting, the Board was presented with and accepted the
> following default implementation recommendation from the SCA Treasurer and
> the Society Seneschal:
>
> - Each Kingdom will collect the NMS and forward monies in US funds to
> the Corporate office on a quarterly basis.
> - The Kingdom Seneschal and Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer will
> be responsible for ensuring compliance.
> - Implementation alternatives may be presented to, and approved by,
> the Society Seneschal and Treasurer of the SCA, Inc. Final approval of
> alternatives will be reviewed by the Board.
>
> What does this mean for international branches? First, the local groups
will
> forward the non-member surcharges collected to the Kingdom Exchequer, who
> will collect the funds and forward them to the US on a quarterly basis.
Only
> then do the funds need to be converted to US Dollars. The conversion fee
may
> be taken out of the money to be sent to the SCA Corporate office, so
neither
> the Kingdom nor any local group needs to absorb the cost of currency
> conversion. The Kingdom may work out internally how the funds shall be
> transferred from the local group to the Kingdom treasury. Should the
Kingdom
> feel another arrangement, such as a different collection period other than
> quarterly, is more appropriate, they may work with the Society Seneschal
and
> the Treasurer of the SCA to work out a more agreeable arrangement.
>
> I hope this information is helpful in understanding the implementation of
> the Non-Member Surcharge.
>
> Sincere regards,
>
> Meg Baron
> President, SCA Inc.
> Comments are strongly encouraged and can be sent to:
> SCA Inc.
> Box 360789
> Milpitas,  CA 95036
>
> You may also email comments at sca.org or reply to this message.
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