The reason we suggested the gift certificates is because they can be used to purchase groceries, which people need to buy anyway. This is a great way to contribute to SkullSpace without incurring additional costs. It just takes a bit of time. On 1 May 2014 17:06, "Roswyne" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I prefer to see expenses split equitably, and have frequently indicated > that I feel it is unwise to rely on charity. > > If people are having problems paying $40 a month, they obviously have no > spare cash to tie up buying gift certificates. > > If SkSp is not even worth $20/month to existing members, we're doing > something horrifically wrong - considering our rent alone is 100x that, and > there are additional expenses to boot. > On May 1, 2014 3:14 PM, "Courtney Lofchick" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> We would prefer to avoid raising dues if at all possible because many >> will not be able to afford it. If you like, you can add a donation to your >> dues. There are a few of us that do this and it helps a lot. >> >> I realize that the payment method for FundScrip is a bit inconvenient, >> that's why I offered to take orders for people. I should also mention that >> they have a direct debit method if you fill out a form. >> >> >> On Thu, May 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Why don't we just raise dues instead? >>> >>> If anyone else tried to get me to buy gift certificates online without >>> being able to use any reasonable method of payment, I'd laugh at them. >>> >>> And if SkSp wouldn't make enough from them to cover credit card fees, >>> then there's no significant profit to be made anyway. >>> On Apr 30, 2014 1:49 PM, "Courtney Lofchick" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> >>>> SkullSpace has signed up for FundScrip. FundScrip is a company that >>>> allows non-profits to sell gift cards and receive a percentage of the >>>> proceeds. There are around 100 retailers participating in the program >>>> including grocery stores, gas companies and restaurants. >>>> >>>> If you purchase gift cards you will get the full value of the cards, >>>> the only cost to you is a minimal shipping charge. You can purchase up to 4 >>>> gift cards, up to $500 at a time and the shipping will only be 87 cents. If >>>> the shipping charges are problematic, I would be happy to cover them. As >>>> you add gift cards to your shopping cart you can see how much of the >>>> proceeds go to SkullSpace. It isn't much, but if all of our members >>>> purchased gift cards to pay for groceries through us it would start to add >>>> up. >>>> >>>> If you would like to sign up you can do so at: >>>> http://www.fundscrip.com/ >>>> >>>> Our invitation code is: >>>> *SS5BMZ* >>>> >>>> Once you sign up, purchasing cards is really easy. At the moment we ask >>>> that you only purchase cards through the *online bill payment* option. >>>> If you select Interact or credit card we will be charged fees and they may >>>> end up being more than our commission. >>>> >>>> After you select online bill payment, when you checkout you will be >>>> given a code. You will need this code to set up Fundscrip as a payee at >>>> your bank. Not all banks have Fundscrip listed as a payee. If this happens >>>> to you please let me know and we will figure out another way to pay them. >>>> >>>> If you have any trouble registering or any questions please let me know. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Courtney >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> SkullSpace Announce Mailing List >>>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Announce >>>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-announce-archive/ >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >> > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >
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