At SF Commons (and Access SF before it), we charge for training classes
(which are a requirement to use the equipment), but we then charge neither
deposit nor rental fee.
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM, Bill Huston <williamahuston at gmail.com>wrote:
> I believe that equipment deposits are necessary and typical.
> It helps producers think that they have a stake in what
> happens to it.
>
> However, equipment rentals may put the equipment
> outside the reach of many people.
>
> Whichever approach is used, please keep in mind
> the legal definition: "First Come, First Served, Non-Discriminatory
> access."
>
> So any costs should not become a discriminatory factor
> which could be used to deny equipment and access to the poor.
>
> BH
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Hap Freund <hap at sbchannels.tv> wrote:
>
>> NO
>> But to
>> Piggy backing on Bunnie's question:
>>
>> Do you CHARGE a small rental fee to members for equipment or studio use?
>>
>> I know of several California centers who do (without member objection) and
>> we are considering it in order to balance our budget.
>>
>> Hap Freund
>> Executive Director
>> The Santa Barbara Channels
>> 7000 Hollister
>> Santa Barbara, CA 93117
>> 805-571-1721
>> www.sbchannels.tv
>> hap at sbchannels.tv
>>
>> On 11/10/09 2:02 PM, "Bunnie Riedel" <info at riedelcommunications.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Do you require a deposit on equipment before it can be checked out? And
>> if
>> > so, how much?
>> >
>> > Thanks. Bunnie
>> >
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