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Post by gorgeouskid on Nov 11, 2015 14:55:19 GMT
Would read this to mean partly paid for by....
if if the club was to pay for the whole cost, it would ready better "entry fees covered by..."
regardless, I'd be confused by the wording you used.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Nov 11, 2015 14:58:30 GMT
I think the confusion is going to be exacerbated by the fact that the amount still to be paid wasn't included. If you think that the amount of the subsidy is going to be a large factor on whether or not they can attend, you may need to send a clarifying email. I'm assuming kids are involved as you mentioned water park. If those are as pricey in Australia as around here and a segment of your social club has tight budgets - you could end up with some really disappointed families who can't afford to go.
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Post by giatocj on Nov 11, 2015 15:06:24 GMT
Just a portion.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 15:25:35 GMT
I wouldn't know what to think. I would be annoyed by the horrible word choice. There are many ways to say exactly what you mean - why pick a way that no one knows what you mean? That. It should read "a portion of the cost of the park admission and rides has been covered by xyz. You will only need to pay $x for admission. Or "The cost Of admission to the park has been paid for by xyz--we hope you enjoy this fun time."
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Post by Scrapper100 on Nov 11, 2015 15:26:37 GMT
I would think it was poorly worded but that it was being paid for by the club - the entire admission price and I am sure there will be some annoyed people if not. If only a portion was being paid they should have clearly stated what amount was covered.
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 11, 2015 15:44:34 GMT
Potion.
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Nov 11, 2015 16:21:37 GMT
To me it would mean that a portion of the cost is being covered. If it was the full cost, I believe it would say "is being provided" or "is compliments of" ^^^this.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 19:11:35 GMT
Partially covered.
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Post by RosieKat on Nov 11, 2015 19:15:54 GMT
One more vote for "partial coverage."
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Post by beanbuddymom on Nov 11, 2015 19:18:30 GMT
If you read this statement: would you think that the social club was going to cover the entire cost of entry to the park, or only part of the cost of entry to the park? I am a committee member of the social club at work, and we’ve sent out an email to all the social club members about an upcoming family event at a water park. I’m curious to know what other people would assume “subsidised” to mean in this case. The person who sent the email and I disagree about what people are going to expect in relation to entry fees. Oh, and yes I have spelled “subsidised” the Aust/NZ/UK way with an S instead of a Z! I would think that it would be PART of the cost - however I feel that clarification needs to be sent soon to alert families what that cost is going to be. I think it's fine that they use the word subsidise, however I think this person needs to realize that they can't communicate that the social club is going to cover part of the costs without letting people know what that cost will be, i.e. "...to be subsidized by the social club, therefore admission will be $25 (regular price is $35)". OR some disclaimer that you need to have a final tally to find out what the final cost is going to be and that you will be communicating that to them in a future date. Families need to plan for things like this. So, word is fine, but further clarification is a must. Send a followup email.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 11, 2015 22:52:46 GMT
Sorry Meg. To me it would mean you are paying the whole lot. That's exactly what I thought when I read the email, despite the dictionary definition, but she meant it as only paying a portion. The majority of people here agree that they would think a portion would be paid as well, so perhaps it's just you and me (and a couple of others) who read it that way haha!! I'm happy to be in the minority (wrong), it means that hopefully people won't be disappointed when they find out they have to pay $20 or whatever it ends up being.
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 11, 2015 22:55:07 GMT
regardless, I'd be confused by the wording you used. the wording the other person used, not me.
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Post by theshyone on Nov 11, 2015 23:06:54 GMT
If you read this statement: would you think that the social club was going to cover the entire cost of entry to the park, or only part of the cost of entry to the park? I am a committee member of the social club at work, and we’ve sent out an email to all the social club members about an upcoming family event at a water park. I’m curious to know what other people would assume “subsidised” to mean in this case. The person who sent the email and I disagree about what people are going to expect in relation to entry fees. Oh, and yes I have spelled “subsidised” the Aust/NZ/UK way with an S instead of a Z! Partial amount to be covered, part responsibility of person going. In fairness the email should have stated a cost amount. The social club will cover $10.00 per entrance fee. Etc.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Nov 11, 2015 23:16:12 GMT
regardless, I'd be confused by the wording you used. the wording the other person used, not me. Sorry... I should have written "that was used."
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Post by georgiapea on Nov 12, 2015 0:24:52 GMT
Entry to the park and all rides will be free to all members of whatever group receive the email. If it was only a partial subsidy the email would state what the discount amount for entry and ride tickets is for the group.
If that isn't what was intended, then sorry but they have painted themselves into a corner.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Nov 12, 2015 0:30:22 GMT
Entry and rides are free.
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Post by epeanymous on Nov 12, 2015 0:33:17 GMT
Entry to the park and all rides will be free to all members of whatever group receive the email. If it was only a partial subsidy the email would state what the discount amount for entry and ride tickets is for the group. If that isn't what was intended, then sorry but they have painted themselves into a corner. That is how I would read it too. I know what "subsidized" means, but the fact that there is no specific number would make me think, "huh, I guess they mean they are paying the whole thing."
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Post by freecharlie on Nov 12, 2015 0:35:45 GMT
They should have said a portion of the fee will be paid by the social committee so cost will be $X Then if there is more money available, send out an email that says GOOD NEWS due to the response to the previous email, cost will be ___ less and only send it to those who have RSVPed
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Post by Nicole in TX on Nov 12, 2015 0:46:23 GMT
I would think that someone didn't know what the word subsidized meant. And I would judge them on their horrible choice of words.
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Post by lisae on Nov 12, 2015 0:50:01 GMT
I would think that part of the cost was covered.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 1:52:33 GMT
If you read this statement: would you think that the social club was going to cover the entire cost of entry to the park, or only part of the cost of entry to the park? I am a committee member of the social club at work, and we’ve sent out an email to all the social club members about an upcoming family event at a water park. I’m curious to know what other people would assume “subsidised” to mean in this case. The person who sent the email and I disagree about what people are going to expect in relation to entry fees. Oh, and yes I have spelled “subsidised” the Aust/NZ/UK way with an S instead of a Z! I would think the social club already took care of part of the fee and what was stated for the cost was what was left over for me to pay.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 1:58:21 GMT
oooo. That could get exciting. What kind of potion do you think participants would get from the social club when they came? Cupid crystals or maybe an exploding potion?
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