Yes, at festivals it might look good to occupy a lot of tables. Of course, it would be the same cost and have the same visual effect for one large group to buy two tables as two small groups to buy one table each. In fact, a single two-table wide space might be even more impressive. I’m thinking of Gay Pride events where OutFront Minnesota has an entire large tent. Everyone remembers them, and not so much the myriad of small tables other groups have. It is also easier (personnel-wise) to staff two combined tables than two separate tables, making it easier to do two festivals on the same day, should such a possibility arise.

And what about the majority of days in the year, where there are no festivals? Two groups that combine and have economies of scale (e.g. the cost of only one newsletter) can free up money to be more visible to the public.

I had thought of a combined-deal membership idea before, which can be a little tricky if someone is already a member of both groups and has differing expiration dates. But probably something could be worked out. So maybe your comment will spur us to consider the idea – which could well be a stepping stone to uniting!

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