I used to be heavily involved in historical re-enactments, for a period of about ten years. Personally, the events in which I participated all paid per person. That is, each person (and the event had a limit on how many they would use) was paid the same, no matter how many or few there were. I do remember one event where a wrangler was paid a flat fee to distribute among the re-enactors, but he had to deliver a minimum number of them. It did not work out well, as you can imagine. There were too few people.

If one is paying an outside club or group a flat rate for their members to participate, specify the minimum number needed to get paid. It then becomes the group's responsibility to do the wrangling.

Just my opinion, but based upon my experiences.

Lisa


Lisa Shockley, Curatorial Specialist, 3-D Collections
Union Station/Kansas City Museum
30 W. Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-460-2055
"Where there is Peace; there is Culture;
Where there is Culture; there is Peace."
Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947




From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Schulte
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:31 AM
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Subject: Re-enactors

Sorry for the cross post, but I have a client who uses re-enactors several times a year and the number has been continuously decreasing. The client pays the same fee year after year. They use to have over 200 and this past year it was 5(all one family almost) and the same fee was paid. My questions does anyone use a pay system other than a flat fee. Example: per person. I have coordinated these events each year and now I'm seeing a need to cut costs in this area. Your input is appreciated
James (Jim) Schulte PhD, President.
Preservation Salem County Inc.

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