Aloha kakou,
I have received quite a lot of questions like this from members and
non-members alike.
I had planned to make the CD available only to active members of
AVA. I was thinking that current AVA members would be allowed to
purchase the CD at or near the actual cost of producing and mailing
(Haven't worked that out just yet but expect to have the number by
Monday), and to include it in the new member packet in lieu of the
printed VORM. This would reduce the cost of new memberships to the
Assn. while giving more value to the new member with the additional
material included on the CD. The material on the CD was originally
compiled by and for AVA members and, speaking of the VORM at least,
as an incentive to join. Still, now that you mention it, I am of
the opinion that some arrangement should be made to accommodate
members of our sister organizations such as VODA, VAGB, Kring van
Vega Zeilers etc.
Perhaps now is the time to pose a few questions to the group.
Since the printed version of the VORM costs me over $15 to print and
mail, I lose money every time I sign up a new member. I propose to
replace the printed VORM with the CD in the new member packet and
raise the price of new memberships to $20 to $25. New members would
receive the CD containing new, expanded VROM, all issues of the
newsletter published since August 2000 and the photo album plus the
subscription to Fair Winds (And this year there WILL be six issues
published)
Questions: Do you think that this represents a good value for a new
member?
Is the proposed fee appropriate?
If not, what would you consider an appropriate amount?
I had thought to offer the CD to current members at or near the true
cost of producing and mailing the CD, probably somewhere between $5
and $10.
Question: What do you think would be a fair price, one that
represents a good value, for members?
Question: Should the CD be offered to members of affilliate
organizations and if so what would be an appropriate price, not
including postage?
Question: Should the CD be offered to non-members and if so what
would be an appropriate price, not including postage?
Those of you who are not yet members of AVA please feel free to
respond and give your input, especially as pertains to the new member
fee. Bear in mind of course that more weight will be given to the
opinions of current AVA members.
I have no desire to withhold information from my fellow VEGAtarians.
The idea is merely to make membership in the AVA more attractive and
beneficial to all (and to reduce the burden on my hobby budget).
Please kokua,
Chuck Rose
SV Lealea, V1860
Honolulu
I have received quite a lot of questions like this from members and
non-members alike.
I had planned to make the CD available only to active members of
AVA. I was thinking that current AVA members would be allowed to
purchase the CD at or near the actual cost of producing and mailing
(Haven't worked that out just yet but expect to have the number by
Monday), and to include it in the new member packet in lieu of the
printed VORM. This would reduce the cost of new memberships to the
Assn. while giving more value to the new member with the additional
material included on the CD. The material on the CD was originally
compiled by and for AVA members and, speaking of the VORM at least,
as an incentive to join. Still, now that you mention it, I am of
the opinion that some arrangement should be made to accommodate
members of our sister organizations such as VODA, VAGB, Kring van
Vega Zeilers etc.
Perhaps now is the time to pose a few questions to the group.
Since the printed version of the VORM costs me over $15 to print and
mail, I lose money every time I sign up a new member. I propose to
replace the printed VORM with the CD in the new member packet and
raise the price of new memberships to $20 to $25. New members would
receive the CD containing new, expanded VROM, all issues of the
newsletter published since August 2000 and the photo album plus the
subscription to Fair Winds (And this year there WILL be six issues
published)
Questions: Do you think that this represents a good value for a new
member?
Is the proposed fee appropriate?
If not, what would you consider an appropriate amount?
I had thought to offer the CD to current members at or near the true
cost of producing and mailing the CD, probably somewhere between $5
and $10.
Question: What do you think would be a fair price, one that
represents a good value, for members?
Question: Should the CD be offered to members of affilliate
organizations and if so what would be an appropriate price, not
including postage?
Question: Should the CD be offered to non-members and if so what
would be an appropriate price, not including postage?
Those of you who are not yet members of AVA please feel free to
respond and give your input, especially as pertains to the new member
fee. Bear in mind of course that more weight will be given to the
opinions of current AVA members.
I have no desire to withhold information from my fellow VEGAtarians.
The idea is merely to make membership in the AVA more attractive and
beneficial to all (and to reduce the burden on my hobby budget).
Please kokua,
Chuck Rose
SV Lealea, V1860
Honolulu
