2023 Budget and Fees

2023 Budget and Fees

Hello Kanar members!

We hope that everyone is having an enjoyable and relaxing winter season. We are coming to you today with an important announcement.

One of the things that has been most difficult for our community (and the world as a whole) is dealing with the rising cost in supplies, upkeep, and general operational costs. 

During our last budget meeting the Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2023 Budget which can be found at the bottom of this page. Starting in 2023, it has been approved that the cost of dues and ticket prices for KGE will be going up.

Starting January 1st 2023 the dues and tickets will cost:

  • $40 for annual membership dues (benefits listed at the bottom)

  • $45 for standard event tickets

  • $25 for Role Play Only Events

  • $90 for the Weeklong event

  • $450 for the Tier 1 Season Pass

  • $550 for the Tier 2 Season pass

We realize this is a large jump in price and that this has been something that has been talked about for a long time by many different boards and different staff members.

Because of this increase the following projects will be able to begin in 2023:

  • Additional parking 

  • Additional Porta-John’s 

  • A structure in town for staff members to conduct business

  • Merchant stall structures in town

  • Coins and materials for a currency playtest 

  • Safety improvements including solar trail and town lighting

  • Gravel for trail improvements

  • Professional tree removal for dangerous trees and problem areas

In 2022 the known administrative costs for KGE alone was just under $10,000, a cost which had been very unsustainable for our club with the previous membership fees. The goal for KGE is to be able to cover all standard operational costs with the membership dues alone, and income from K1 event fees can go towards field improvements, upgrades, equipment, and anything else the club or staff may need. While our increase in dues will not yet cover this cost in its entirety, it will be a significant help in making sure our club is provided for, and improvements to the land can be made.

We have all known that dues and event fees have needed to be increased to match the growing costs for a while now, and we are looking forward to the many improvements and additions that will be made possible by this increase.

KGE values its history and is excited about the future. The growth in our community over the last several years has been exponential and we are very much excited and looking forward to the many improvements and additions that are in store for us.

We would also like to thank the many, many members of KGE who have contributed their time, money, and dedication to this club. Without them, we would not be able to continue. KGE has a passionate and diverse community with KANAR and we look forward to building and growing together. 

We will have further announcements about the 2023 Feast in the coming weeks as details are finalized, so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your time and dedication to our wonderful community,

KGE Board of Directors

Rights of an Active Member in Good Standing

  • Access to KGE property
    • 10418 Plank Road Milan, MI, 48160
  • Access to KGE sanctioned social engagements
  • Access to participation in K1
  • Members with Veteran status (2 or more consecutive years of active membership)
    • Voting privileges
      • Access to Site Caretaker privileges
      • Site Caretakers have the privilege of hosting private parties when applicable
        • KGE Proposal #100922-13 resolution passed 10/9/2022
        • Guideline
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