[OPLINLIST] Summer Reading with the Spoon Man?

Tue Feb 28 10:29:43 EST 2012

Not to mention his SPU dues- you know, Silverware Performers' Union.  I
understand those are considerably higher this year.

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Bob Neeper <neeperro at oplin.org> wrote:

>  In Spoon Man's defense, remember there are many expenses you don't see.
>
> 3 libraries in a day at $330 each for $990 total sounds great, but I
> guarantee he is not pocketing that.
>
> All in all, probably the only way he can keep the price this low is to
> book a weeks worth in one area.
>
> When I traveled as a Mettler Toledo employee, an overnight trip easily
> cost the customer $2000 +.
> As a contractor, I didn't even consider an overnight trip, just to Toledo,
> for less than $860.
> Tacking on airfare and car rental for an out of state trip makes it more
> like $1200+
> That's without all Spoon Man's expenses (and I worked cheap).
>
> Spoon Man must also pay:
> Gas, Food, SS, Medicare, IRS, State taxes.   Local tax too, if he's
> completely honest
> The SS and Medicare may also be a  double hit, depending on how he files
> taxes.
> Medical insurance and a pension plan of some sort. No PERS for him.
>
> A decent hotel is not always cheap, depending on location.
> $99 plus tax for a Holiday Inn Express near us
>
> Transportation costs (air fare and car rental) will be a lot as he may fly
> to many locations
> Or, as an article says he drives 70,000 miles a year, his cars can't last
> too long.
>
> His nice website probably costs a few bucks to maintain.
> The 888 telephone number is not free.
>
> His income also must compensate for:
> Probably not working 5 days a week or 50 weeks a year.
> Unpaid sickness or vacation.
> Unpaid travel time. No beam me up, Scotty.
>
> Etc.
>
> My thoughts anyway,    Bob
>
> R. W. (Bob) Neeper
> Community Library
> 44 Burrer Dr.
> Sunbury, Oh 43074
> Tel:  (740)-965-3901
>
>
> On 2/27/2012 3:27 PM, Becky Coker wrote:
>
> ************************
> Wow,
> He has raised is prices. We had him last year and was VERY good. Both kids
> and adults found him to be very entertaining. One mother told me she didn't
> have one spoon left in her silverware drawer by bedtime. I must say though
> that we paid $330.00 for our show and there was no hotel charge. Not sure
> if he had other shows booked in the area, though. We thought he was a
> little pricey but most of us believe it was worth the money. I'm sorry to
> see his prices this year because I thought I might contact him again if the
> money were there (which it is not). Hope you get enough to get the price
> break because it really is a good show.
> Good luck,
> Becky Coker, Hardin Norterhn Public Library
> Dunkirk, OH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Gina Detate <ginad at norwalk.lib.oh.us>
> *To:* oplinlist at oplin.org
> *Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2012 11:11 AM
> *Subject:* [OPLINLIST] Summer Reading with the Spoon Man?
>
>  Hello OPLINLIST-****
>
> The Norwalk Public Library is considering having “The Spoon Man”
> http://www.getspooned.com/ for our Summer Reading program.****
>
> He charges $450 for two libraries on the same day and $300 for three or
> more libraries on the same day.  There is also a $30 per library hotel
> charge.****
>
> ** **
>
> I was wondering if any of our neighboring libraries would be interested in
> having “The Spoon Man” perform at their library- then we could coordinate.
> ****
>
> He says the following days are open:****
>
> Wednesday June 20, Friday June 22, Friday July 6, Friday July 20, and
> Monday July 23.  Any of these dates would work for us (although I do not
> recommend July 6th- being part of the holiday week and all).  He also
> said ****Marion**** showed an interest in July 20 (?) so maybe that would
> be a good day.****
>
> ** **
>
> So, if any library has an interest, please let me know.****
>
> ** **
>
> Thank you very much,****
>
> Gina Detate****
>
> Children’s Librarian****
>
> Children’s Department Staff Supervisor****
>
> ****Norwalk**** Public Library****
>
> ****46 W Main St****.****
>
> ****Norwalk**, **Ohio** **44857********
>
> ginad at norwalk.lib.oh.us****
>
> 419-668-6063****
>
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