I know this wouldn't go over, but I would think $25 a year for electronic and a bit more for a paper newsletter would be best. This would give the organization more money (dunno if they need more) and also help cover the rising costs of printing/mailing the newsletter.
On 1/16/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > > > That's not a bad idea, Fritz. > > Going from $20 a year to $25 wouldn't break anyone's household budget. > > Keeping the family membership at $30 seems reasonable. > > When was the last time dues were raised? Does anyone here know? > > > Thanks, > > Mark > > > ________________________________ > From: Fritz Holt [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:29 PM > > To: Alman, Mark @ IRP; Charles Goldsmith > Cc: Kara Savvas; Johnson, Russ (ATX); [email protected]; Scott Nicholson; > [email protected] > Subject: RE: [ot_caving] RE: TexasCaver > > > > > > Mark, > > Most associations of this type rarely have the necessary funds to meet > obligations and to implement goals. I would resist the idea of any > reductions in the cost of membership and would endorse an increase. The > annual membership cost is too low for the benefits > > enjoyed by the members. This is my opinion and I hope that of others. > > Fritz > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 1:41 PM > To: Fritz Holt; Charles Goldsmith > Cc: Kara Savvas; Johnson, Russ (ATX); [email protected]; Scott Nicholson; > [email protected] > Subject: RE: [ot_caving] RE: TexasCaver > > > > > > It would still remain in a paper format, Fritz. > > > > > > You would just have the option of receiving it electronically, instead of in > paper, at a reduced price. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Mark > > > > > > P.S. - Good idea about the membership application. > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: Fritz Holt [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wed 1/16/2008 12:22 PM > To: Alman, Mark @ IRP; Charles Goldsmith > Cc: Kara Savvas; Johnson, Russ (ATX); [email protected]; Scott Nicholson; > [email protected] > Subject: RE: [ot_caving] RE: TexasCaver > > > Mark, > > As the discussion in question is relevant caving business, I will give my > opinion. I doubt whether few if any cavers are members of > > TSA solely to receive The Caver. So, going electronically should not > diminish the membership rolls. Changing the format, making it available to > all with its beautiful pictures and most interesting and informative > information, may increase membership. It should have a membership > application in each issue. I assume that when sent electronically the cost > is the same regardless of the number of recipients. This sounds like a money > saving idea for the association but I will miss the hard copy in its book > configuration. > > Fritz > > > > >
