[GeoStL] Re: SLAGA memberships; Standard and Contributing
- From: Dan Henke <thunder_monk@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 21:17:40 -0800 (PST)
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Don't remember being asked about paying dues ...seems to me the last time this
was brought up most everyone was against it and it was decided to ask members
to contribute voluntarily to help defray costs...I even did make a contribution
or two but don't remember anyone asking for more so I figured we must be doing
ok.
Of course the one or two things that I use the SLAGA website for are in the
paying area. that would figure
I still do not see a need for dues or for a more "professional"
organization....the group knows how to have fun and the picnics, group get
togethers etc have been well attended and there has been no lack of
food...entertainment or even in most cases donated door prizes. If more money
was needed to cover certain costs why was the membership not asked for
donations.
When things get to the point where a need for organization and money come
about the groups usually stop being fun and then are more work than necessary.
I already see that in the wording for the dues structure...very professional
and very legalistic...I have a passionate dislike of lawyers and
legalease...Pretty soon the meetings will be very stilted and using
"parlimentery procedures" and everything will have to be done just so.....that
is when the get togethers stop being fun and start being things to be avoided.
I have been a member of SLAGA almost since the beginning and I have some very
good friends there and have had some great times at all the events and I would
hate to see it spoiled through the use of too much beauracracy.
I will stay a member of SLAGA but most likely in the non paying sector and
will put up with the loss of the things that I used the SLAGA page for....I
don't feel a need to pay dues so that I can be put in a drawing for prizes that
the dues will be paying for...if you have need of money to defray the costs of
something ....ask and if I have it I will make a donation. I have a feeling
that most of the membership will stay in the "non paying" class which will then
force those making this decision to move the SLAGA into a all members must pay
dues club and that will not be a good thing.
Sorry for venting but just giving my 2 cents worth....as you can tell I do
not like formal dues paying clubs as they tend to start doing other things I
don't particularly care for.
Dan (Thunder)
Jack Konecker <jackkonecker@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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It is time for SLAGA to explain the new
membership types being implemented in the
Organization. I expect the elected officers
to step in when necessary to help explain it.
An email blast to the general membership
will be sent out shortly. Our plan is to
put the membership types into effect starting
January 1, 2006.
We have done research by contacting other
geocaching organizations on how they run
their membership. Mid-Tennessee asks for
$5 a year and their members get no benefits
at all. They pay the dues because they want
to help their group move forward and
maintain their presence on the web and in
the community.
We decided after reviewing the money going
in and out of the treasury the past few
years and taking into account the things
we want to accomplish in the group (both
for our membership and for the general
public), we would try a PAYING / NON-PAYING
dues structure.
STANDARD MEMBERSHIP (NO DUES)
If you are an existing SLAGA member and you
continue to fit the eligibility rules
defined in the SLAGA bylaws (see Article II
- Membership at http://tinyurl.com/ab9ov),
you automatically have a Standard Membership.
No dues required. Not much changes for you.
You still geocaching and attend SLAGA events
as you always have.
We won't, however, track your stats on the
web site anymore. That's all you lose. This
was against my better judgement, however,
stats are a novelty and I can drop that web
page completely at my own discretion.
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP (ANNUAL DUES)
A Contributing Membership is one that pays
dues and will receive additional benefits.
See "Dues / Benefits" at http://tinyurl.com/8q7nl
for due amounts and membership benefits.
No matter how delicately we try to explain
this, there will be misunderstandings and hurt
feelings. I know its an easy expression to use,
but "You can't please everyone."
Paul Konopacki
SLAGA President 2005-2006
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