[LM_NET] Author Per Diem

[Debra Wilhoit <debra.wilhoit@PROVIDENCEDAY.ORG>]

I recently had an experience where a visiting author ate very  
expensive meals during her visit.  One meal costs  $50.00 and the  
other meal costs $60.00.  Since I agreed to pay expenses, I was  
obligated to reimburse the author.  On the flip side of this coin, I  
feel I was "taken for a ride!"  I am now considering setting a per  
diem amount when I have visiting authors / illustrators /  
storytellers.  I would discuss this with the person ahead of time  
before signing a contract.  Am I just being tacky and is the per diem  
idea way off base?   Has anyone else had a problem with expensive  
meals during author visits?  I would appreciate all thoughts and  
comments.


Debra Wilhoit
Lower School Librarian

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."  Gandhi

Thompson-Jones Library
Providence Day School
5800 Sardis Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
Phone:  704-887-6025
Fax:  704-887-7042
debra.wilhoit@providenceday.org



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