Demonstrator agreement / contract

[Margaret Stiles]

Hi, I am Margaret Stiles in Fort Collins, Colorado. I have been turning for about 6 years. I like to turn a variety of things, I figure I’ll try anything once.

I am the vice president and program director for the Rocky Mountain Woodturning club. Our board of directors has discussed whether we should use an agreement or a contract when we book a demonstrator to come to our club. So far, I have been either calling or emailing potential demonstrators and then following up with an email that stipulates what we agree upon as far as the fee for their demo and a class and travel expenses. This gives me the details that I can refer back to as time goes by. I am just curious what other clubs use and if you would be willing to share what your club does. Thanks!

 

[Dave Landers]

Of the ~30 demos I've done in the last ~7 years, I've signed a contract only once (not counting symposiums).
If we make a verbal (phone call) agreement, I make sure it's followed up with an email so the details are clear and written.
I have no problem with a contract. Just sayin that, it hasn't been the norm for me.

 

[R Henrickson]

In 15 years I don't think I've ever had a written contract for a demo, except for symposium demos. In person discussions, phone calls, and email have worked. If your current procedure works and prospective demonstrators are satisfied, why change. Even many of the one-day classes I've taught have been verbal agreements.

 

[john lucas]

Ive been doing demos for at least 15 years. Other than the big symposiums I've only had to sign a contract a few times. I don't have a problem with it. It's just not very common.