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Hi, Matt! I'm definitley interested. Here's what I could do.
My reason for keeping these self-sponsored clinics in the Chicago area is to keep my expenses down. I really can't go out of pocket and justify that.
What I have often offered, but with no takers, was to come to a school and do free clinics DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. I can take a pro leave day from NTHS and drive to a school and do a clinic, much like the one proposed above for free. I am paid my my school district. They are cool with that as it is considered as something to keep me sharp as a teacher in general. So, while the school at which I'd be doing the clinic wouldn't have to pay a fee, I AM getting paid as part of my day job.
The main catch is expenses. Obviously a drive from the house to another school isn't a problem, but a drive, train ride or flight to Minnesota plus a room, if needed gets to be cost prohibitive for many if not all schools. This may be why I had NO takers on my offer to come to any school to do this.
A secondary catch is during the school day. Since it would be part of my day job, albeit indirectly, I can justifiy forgoeins a fee for my services there. As we get into eveings, we start flirting with gigs.
In short, the devil is in the details, but pehaps we could work things out.
Just some thoughts!
Gotta run.
Nick |