12/08/2023
Capitations – Or whose money is it really❓❗️
We heard a disturbing story recently about capitations being delayed, cancelled or short changed.
For those who don’t know, capitation is an amount of money returned to branches based on their membership size and designed to improve the running of that branch. This money may be spent on range improvements, programmes (for example, Juniors) or events (for example, local recruitment or promotion).
What appears not to be understood is that capitations help spread the message to all potential shooters and help with volunteer development in local communities. It’s something they rely on. After all, if someone volunteers their time and labour the least we can do is support them.
We understand the argument that timely financials are required from branches to fulfil our obligations to the Australian Tax Office and other regulators. Still, once the paperwork is done, even if late (they are volunteers after all who probably have other jobs and commitments as well) – the capitation should be paid.
Members are not an inconvenience! They are the lifeblood of the association.
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Graham Blair✅
David Croft✅
Alan Stoops✅
Tegan Careri-Wilson✅
To make a difference.
Call 0407 055-818 for more information.
