DEAR MISS MANNERS: One member of a group of friends advances money for an event and is then compensated by the others. This happens once or twice a year.
Everyone submits their check within a day or so, except one person who perennially fails to do so until "reminded" several times. The person always pays, but it is an aggravating situation to go through this every time.
Is there a polite way to let the person know that this conduct is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the future?
GENTLE READER: Make that person the treasurer.
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