Thread: Monthly Dues
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Old 10-11-2004, 12:09 AM   #11
PeterR
 
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Re: Monthly Dues

Frankly it is your Dojo-cho's responsibility and the situation developed because it was not nipped in the bud. There are just some people who like to think they have a special understanding, are a special case. And here's the rub. He's only 1st Kyu - not that big of a fish.

Now you have a small problem - I don't think you will be able to collect arrears without driving the person away. You will most likely have to compromise which sets the precedent for the situation happening again.

I would make the dojo policy very clear.
I would negotiate an inflated (10-20%) increased contribution to help pay for the arrears.
Insist of payment at the beginning of the month from this (special) person - no pay, no train.

By the way my policy is first time visitors and Shodokan Yudansha don't pay - its my choice but I make sure its enforced across the board. I think if your dojo-cho doesn't mind this guy not paying than he really should be more even handed about it. No Ikkyu and above should pay.

Peter Rehse Shodokan Aikido
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