Thanks, Michael. I appreciate it - and as Philip mentioned earlier, the reason no one expected it is that we've gone a few years without a large enough sponsor.
This kind of agreement isn't unusual by any stretch of the imagination. Every member-based organization that I know of has this (and some don't allow you to opt out). Heck, the IEEE will rent you their mailing list file: http://advertise.ieee.org/lists/email-list-rental/ I really think the way we do it is a good combination of value to the sponsors and maintaining a lack of annoyance to the members. One email a year from a company that gives thousands of dollars to an organization that we care about doesn't seem like a terrible thing. Also, I feel like it should be noted that the sponsor never sees the email addresses of the members, and the emails are sent entirely through the LOPSA system. --Matt On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 9:45 PM, Michael Ryder <[email protected]> wrote: > This sounds reasonable, and not a huge burden to bear for the sake of the > organization. > > Thanks though, for the clarification. Not having seen one of these before > through the Lopsa lists, it was just a little surprising, but not > earth-shattering or world-ending. > > Keep up the good work. > > Mike > On Jun 26, 2014 1:23 AM, "Matt Simmons" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Will, >> >> LOPSA extends Gold and Platinum sponsors (meaning companies who have >> donated $6,000/year or more) very limited mailings to the membership. Gold >> sponsors get one mail per year, and Platinum sponsors receive two mails. >> (You can find full sponsorship details <https://lopsa.org/Sponsorships> >> on the website) >> >> Hopefully, the membership in general understands that this is ultimately >> beneficial for themselves and LOPSA, but if you want to opt out, you can >> log into your account on lopsa.org and change the option marked "Do not >> share my information with LOPSA sponsor and partners (opt-out)". >> >> Incidentally, we worked with CA for a long time to get a shirt design and >> email that would work. >> >> Are there any other questions I could answer? >> >> Thanks, >> >> --Matt >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 12:12 AM, Will Dennis <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> I think I just got spammed by LOPSA... Can anyone in charge >>> confirm/deny this? >>> >>> - Will >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> *From: *Sponsor [[email protected]] >>> *Sent: *Wednesday, June 25, 2014 06:20 PM Eastern Standard Time >>> *To: *Will Dennis >>> *Subject: *Oh Snap! Free IT Monitoring Software And A T-shirt? >>> >>> Dear LOPSA Member, >>> >>> As a sponsor of LOPSA, we wanted to introduce you to CA Nimsoft Monitor >>> Snap, the IT performance monitoring solution you deserve, for free! >>> >>> CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap is all about simplicity. In as little as an hour >>> you can, download, deploy, monitor and report on performance of your most >>> critical business services. 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No need to constantly purchase upgrades to get >>> the visibility and control you need. >>> - >>> >>> *Intuitive Visualization & Reporting:* Increase visibility across >>> your IT infrastructure and accelerate problem resolution >>> >>> *Download and Run CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap Now! >>> <https://lopsa.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=900&qid=92746> >>> *And >>> qualify* to win a cool LOPSA/CA T-shirt >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Team CA Nimsoft Monitor >>> >>> >>> >>> *Terms & Conditions* >>> >>> **NO PURCHASE NECESSARY* >>> >>> *ELIGIBILITY:* *To win the T-shirt, you must be 21 years of age or >>> older, have accepted the terms and conditions of these Official Rules (the >>> “Rules”). In order to qualify you must be a member of LOPSA >>> <https://lopsa.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=901&qid=92746>. >>> The winners cannot be employees of CA. Void where prohibited or restricted >>> by law. Only one T-shirt will be provided per member, regardless of the >>> number of emails provided.* *HOW TO ENTER:* *To enter you must* *1)* >>> *Download >>> CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap through this link only >>> <https://lopsa.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=900&qid=92746>* >>> *.* *2)* *Install and run the software at least once.* *3)* *Within 5 >>> days from the time that you have installed the product, in accordance with >>> the Terms on the End User Agreement, someone from CA Technologies will >>> reach out to you to confirm which address the Participant would like to >>> receive the T-shirt.* *GIVEAWAY:* *T-Shirt that has Snap logo >>> approximately ($14) in value. Prize is available while supplies last. >>> Delivery of the T-shirt will take approximately 2- 3 weeks for you to >>> receive your t-shirt* *CONDITIONS:* *Each winner is responsible for >>> reporting and paying all taxes, if any, from all applicable jurisdictions >>> levied on account of the winning or receipt of a prize. To the maximum >>> extent provided by applicable law, the prize is available on an “AS IS” >>> basis without any warranty from CA. In no event will CA be liable to you or >>> any other party for any claim for loss or consequential damages, which may >>> arise from your participation in this promotion. These terms are governed >>> by the State of New York. SPONSOR: CA, Inc., One CA Plaza, Islandia, New >>> York 11749.* *CA decisions in all matters related to this give away, >>> and the participants and otherwise, are final. CA reserves the right to >>> terminate this give away at any time. LOPSA supports CA in giving away the >>> T-shirts and will manage the communication of the rules and email to its >>> members. Any questions pertaining to LOPSA should be directed to >>> [email protected] <[email protected]>. Any questions >>> pertaining to the status of your t-shirt can be directed to CA at >>> [email protected] <[email protected]>* >>> >>> *Copyright © 2014 CA. 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