There are 5 workshop/concert areas - sound equipment is in at least one, probably 2 of these spaces. I believe finding equipment
to record the other 3 (or 4) could be satisfied with recorders owned by members of the club. If not, there wereple who offered to purchase the needed equipment.
I also believe that there are sufficient people who know how to use the equipment who can be found either on the panels, or audience, who would be willing to see that the panels are recorded.
If agreements to sell copies of the recordings are obtained, that
represents a new revenue stream which should offset costs.
I also observe that at every workshop I have attended, someone in
the audience recorded the event. If FMSNY can't do the recording,
the 'audience tapes' should be sought out, copied and archived.
Best wishes, Thomas.