After you factor in the $30k for audio and video equipment for October’s National Equality March, and the $30k it’ll cost for setting up and tearing down the stage, the next largest expense for Cleve Jones’ big day — which 10 percent of you donated to — clocks in at $21,500.
And that’s so attendees have somewhere to take a dump.
That’s according to the budget forecast NEM’s accountant finally released. And yes, that amount is more than the insurance payment ($10,000), pre-march reception ($3,000), and security ($5,000).
Which is fine by us: Pour money into porta potties, ’cause nothing brings down a crowd like lines to evacuate.
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And maybe en route to the toilets, you’ll have a chance to meet Queerty commenter Charles Merrill, who says he’s going.
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Brian
Nobody cares. This event is not happening. Several of us have requested our donations be returned. It’s a mess.
Hopefully some responsible people will plan a March next Spring.
Andrew
How much money have they raised so far? Who is in charge? What’s the Plan?
This whole story has been an embarrassment. Thanks Cleve.
Rick
At least there will be a reception.