In reply to Andy M..

I like the LITE / PRO approach. I have upgraded to PRO of many plugins. I bought my first theme (for my own site), a few months ago. Themes I paid for clients do not count.

Anyone reading this comment, Andy is one of the wonderful WCTO organizers who does an excellent job.

Andy, I think last year was the WCTO that I was out of the continent, I gave my ticket away to someone. I usually buy two tickets for different community groups/lower income groups. I have done this in other WordCamps. Just nothing official.

At work, I let my staff come to WCTO. After the event, all they have to do is give me a receipt of WCTO ticket payment and proof they attended and company expense will cover it.