[NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase

[Jay Marshall]

Give members an option - on-line or print for +$10,

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Fred Huber
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase

Put the internet to work then....

Digital K-factor delivery is possible to most members.  Find out how many 
would go for that (without the printed version) to get a reduced membership 
fee.

It might cut into advertising revenues... but it could also save on printing

osts.  It would definitely save on the postage.  If the print version 
membership turns out low enough, thiers could be done on a desktop printer.

We can already get the K-Factor early by download if desired.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase


>I was wondering when the subject would come up.
> If you read Rusty Dose's column in the K-Factor the problem and the 
> possible
> scenarios are well outlined. The problem has been with us for a while and
> slowly growing. There was a time when the K-Factor was a cash-cow. People
> would join just to get the newsletter. It was the only way to learn what 
> was
> available in parts and services.
>
> The internet has changed the scene. The K-Factor has become another 
> "pretty
> face", the best resource now is online. The K-Factor is a very 
> professional
> work of art but it comes at a price. There is no way it can compete with 
> the
> internet for timely information. I don't have a solution other than what
> Rusty outlined. I fear the costs of the K-Factor will destroy us and this
> increase may be enough in itself to do the job!
>
> It appears obvious to me that it is the only immediate path. Derek and the
> other new officers need (and deserve) our support through this time of
> crisis. The extra $10 we are talking about amounts to pocket change for 
> the
> electric guys and four flights of fuel for the rest of us. My check will
> mail this week...
>
> FWIW, I prefer to keep the costs low to keep the membership higher. At the
> same time I have only praise for the current high quality K-Factor!
>
> John Ferrell    W8CCW
> "My Competition is not my enemy"
> http://DixieNC.US
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Brine" <pbrine at uoguelph.ca>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 5:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase
>
>
>> It also wasn't announced to the membership until Dec 22nd via Lamar's
>> email.
>> Remember not everyone (ie myself ) is in a position to download and read
>> the
>> k-factor on-line.
>>
>> Applying the increase to those who renewed before then is like you 
>> signing
>> on the line to buy a car and being told a week later by the dealer that
>> the
>> price went up a $1000.
>>
>> Paul
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Martin X. Moleski, SJ <moleski at canisius.edu>
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase
>>
>>
>>> Anthony Abdullah wrote:
>>>
>>> > Silly quesion:
>>>
>>> > After a long pattern lay off for grad school and such I am returning 
>>> > in
>>> > full force. Part of that included renewing my NSRCA membership. When I
>>> > downloaded and printed the form from the NSRCA website the dues was
>>> > listed as $30.00 and that is how much the check was written for (just
>>> > two days ago). Do I need to send an additional check for $10.00 or is
>>> > the price increse effective Jan 1?
>>>
>>> There was a missed communication between Lamar and myself early in
>>> December, so I didn't hear about the change in dues until two or
>>> three days ago.
>>>
>>> The law is probably on your side, if you want to take the time
>>> to take it to court.
>>>
>>> It would be a huge kindness to simply send along another $10 check.
>>>
>>> I believe the forms have all been updated.
>>>
>>> I'm hoping to work on the Paypal front end over this vacation.
>>> It hasn't been satisfactory for a couple of years ... my bad.
>>>
>>> Marty
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