-----Original Message----- From: Fritz Holt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 2:29 PM To: [email protected]; 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
