If I remember my demographics correctly, Carmel is very, very upscale and shouldn't have any problem paying a reasonable rate for professional entertainment. If after a little more research you feel this is a cause worthy of contributing your time to (and I am in no way suggesting that it is not) then I would suggest a reduced fee and not free. With the price of gas and out supplies continually going up there would be some consideration.
Also, I am curious to know it the bounce houses were donated; if the face painters are donating their time (and if they are using FDA approved paints); if the hot dogs and other food was donated (in whole or in part); and what type of pre-promotion the other sponsors of this event are getting. We are professionals and we deserve the respect that other professionals get.
Not meant to be a rant but I have answered a number of "I want a free clown" requests lately.
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