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Ethics of asking for funds for reeds

Author: MoonPatrol
Date: 2017-04-12 01:28

I play in two community bands of about 10 people each and they non-profit organizations. We play gigs that put some money into the treasury and that pays for hotel rooms for the band if we play away.
The other band gets money and just saves it or uses it to manage the library.
I practice with these groups once a week. That includes driving and just showing up. I have about 90% attendance or more.
I need some reeds, about $26 worth plus shipping. I haven't bought reeds in a year or more. I'm playing old ones like lightly used Zondas and they are working, but a little less snappy. Would it be ethical to ask for one of the bands to give me a reed allowance? Brass players have less consumable expenses. I am tight on money and have other priorities so to buy a box would be contrary to my thought on this. Should I talk to the President or just let it go and keep supplying the free playing?

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