This year’s PSSA Congress which is combined with the International Wildlife Convention in Kruger promises to be a most worthwhile and enjoyable event but I know that many of you are querying why it is costing so much. So, I thought we should share the breakdown of costs with you just to reassure you that PSSA is not in it to make money.
The accommodation is as per SANParks rates – there is no discount for bulk so we all pay the standard rates.
SANParks also charges us a daily rate for the conference venue and the cost for the use of it, including teas and 5 lunches and 6 dinners (one of which is the banquet) which they are providing at a total of R3100-00 per person for the six days. Subtract this from the R3600-00 that we are charging members and you’ll see that our actual “congress fee”, which has to cover all our other expenses is only R500-00. The rest of the fee as per the tables provided on the Wildlife Convention website make up for accommodation.
I know that doesn’t make it any less expensive for you but the photographic experience and opportunity to learn from the experts make it money well spent.
HOW TO READ THE FEES ON THE WILDLIFE CONVENTION WEBSITE
IMPORTANT: All fees published on the Wildlife Convention website include Convention & Accommodation fees.
Example 1
Camping for a 2 PSSA members sharing will cost R4167 per person which includes everything (Convention fee, lectures, meals & accommodation) for 6 nights.
Example 2
a 2 bedded Standard bungalow for a 2 PSSA members sharing will cost R6507 per person which includes everything (Convention fee, lectures, meals & accommodation) for 6 nights.
Click here to see the fees again and register!
Kind regards
Jill Sneesby
PSSA President
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