Had some problems with the politics of our church music program, but when the new director came about a year ago, I joined the choir. Last night he announced that he wants the choir to go to Europe next summer. It will cost $5000+ and there will be no fundraisers. I cannot afford it and I know there are others who can't. This just seems like another way to exclude people to me. If the choir votes to go, I will be taking a leave of absence until they get back. No one will miss me anyway.