We learned from the volunteer leadership at the TAC that (the three member governor board) want to raise our dues. Per the Town hall TAC staff apparently did research to ‘benchmark’ the rates. The conclusion by the three was that the dues haven’t been raised for years. ((However, one member highlighted how TAC is more expensive for families).
Although TAC member ‘owners’ don’t mind an increase in dues. It must be logical and justified. After all, the Shuto expressway was supposed to be free once the cost of building it were covered. We know how that story goes every time you pay to drive on the Tokyo highway. Two things-
- If TAC is struggling financially, wouldn’t it make sense to fully open the club so members feel welcome to use it? If members come, they will spend money.
- Eliminate the mask police and the hospitable requirement to wear masks in their club.
Let’s face it. The virus fear is really a phantom virus. It’s real, it kills some vulnerable people (old, overweight, preexisting conditions). However very few people(much less members) know someone first hand who actually died of it.
If volunteer leaders and TAC management want to raise the dues, no problem. Put it to a vote. But before you do that, you’d better open up the club fully or explain to the hundreds of perplexed members why you are really preventing members from enjoying their social club.
Are you a members? Have you got ideas? Please feel free to suggest below. Remember, keep it positive and constructive. Thanks!
Just to add, TAC is an incredible bargain at the dues we pay now. Not nearly high enough to justify everything members get in return. Just compare to Gold’s Gym, which is just a gym, at 19,000/month PER PERSON. Last time dues where changed was 2012, and so much has happened since its amazing dues have not been raised 2 or 3 times since. I will be happy if dues go up by 15% and expect 20% increase within another couple years.
You cant have everything for nothing. The pool isn’t free and neither is TAC. And if you cant afford it, just resign. There is no confusion on why TAC is limiting usage right now. There is a global pandemic. Have you seen the news in Arizona, Florida and Nevada? None of us what to get sick or have our families get sick because you want to use the jacuzzi.
Finally, I encourage you to delete the post, as the references to conspiracy theories regarding corona are harmful to the community and members are taking offense.
One of the most crazy postings ever posted to this site. Good way to lose all credibility.
Phantom Virus? Wake up MABT. And its not just infirm and old getting harmed. Anyway, how do you members or anybody have the right to infect anybody, whether they be health or unwell?
We don’t want our families getting sick. And having a mass infection at the Club would be a stain on the Club forever. So just put up with it until the crisis passes.
If it bothers your group so much, just move on. You’re right, its a social club. If something as simple as a mask during the duration of a pandemic is so difficult, just consider resigning or ask for a temporary suspension until the crisis passes.
Stop spreading conspiracies and misinformation.