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bstuver 
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 4:23pm |
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I rarely make it to the meetings or any of the functions and I pay the membership fee just to give back to this awesome forum and the deals we receive through the classifieds!
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Jackie Stuver
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BobC63
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 4:05pm |
 Fatman wrote:
Well, this has turned into kind of a s**t storm, like the person who let me know I was a bit out of line said it would. I wish I never would have brought up the subject.
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I am still stuck on your 2nd post - where you said someone told you that you 'offended guests' with your orignal comments...
Why? Because you thought it might be a nice idea to give Paid Members preference when you sell something?
I do that all the time... and I sell at a discount to Paid Members, too.
Now, if any "Guest" doesn't like that... then go buy a Paid Membership!
Simple answer! 
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 4:00pm |
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Never knew about a T- shirt . How do I get one? |
Available at the front desk at any meeting, just ask anyone in the Presidency - and they will take care of you! 
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 11:31am |
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I get a lot of help/benefit from the people in the club and on the boards, so I don't mind paying a membership fee to help keep it going (all the other benefits are added bonuses!)
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 11:03am |
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Never knew about a T- shirt . How do I get one?
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Matt
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 10:40am |
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Either way Fatman if you are selling something, sell it for whatever you want. It is yours and you can decide how much you want for it. If you want to discount it to paid members that is your choice. People that don't like the idea don't have to price their stuff like that or if it significantly different in price maybe they will buy a membership and get the cheaper price.
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aceofspadeskb
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 10:35am |
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I think this was good discussion. Thanks Jeremy for the explanation.
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PrettymanExotics
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:56am |
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I have to agree with Jeremy. If it werent for your comment of giving perks to members, and the other person for talking about membership prices, I honestly would not of thought of asking. So it's a good thing.
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jdinchak
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:51am |
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I think it was great as well! You were just sharing your experience.
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Jeremyw
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:48am |
I think its a great conversation starter  .
I actually appreciate you bringing it up. People like Ace and Prettyman had questions I dont think would have been brought up otherwise.
J
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:47am |
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Well, this has turned into kind of a s**t storm, like the person who let me know I was a bit out of line said it would. I wish I never would have brought up the subject.
Fat
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Jeremyw
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:43am |
The memberships expire at the end of each year. (Calendar year Jan 1 to Dec. 31)
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PrettymanExotics
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:42am |
Speaking of paid memberships, how exactly do people find out when their membership expires? Is it automatically on the first of the yr or a yr from purchase date or is it a one time fee? I dont think anyone has explained that to me before.
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:41am |
aceofspadeskb wrote:
Threadjack alert!
As someone who can't attend the meetings(I live in Cache Valley), might I suggest a two tier membership format. $26 for full membership. $13 for forum only membership(which would allow access to the members only threads). I'm more than happy to pitch in for what I do get, but I don't think it's fair to pay the same amount if I can't get the same benefits.
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This has been talked about almost every year by the presidency.
The membership as Jon explained does the meetings and so much more.
*Discount at certain LFS *Member appreciation BBQ *Meetings Which includes, speakers, raffle items etc. *Paid tshirt and contest we run *MWRF (Yes this is put on by the club) *Half off at frag fest *Banquets *Forum *Knowledge that comes from the meeting is often shared on the forum (so you are benefiting from the meetings just may not know it. ) *Reef Tour contests *Misc Contests we do throughout the year
and much much more.
So the membership is more than just help bringing in speakers and raffles at a meeting. That is only a small part!
Since it is only a small part we have just decided to keep the one membership. Sorry about that.
J
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aceofspadeskb
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:39am |
jdinchak wrote:
Well don't forget half off at fragfests, your tshirt, discounted tickets to MWRF and the banquet, free paid members bbq in Aug along with the benefits everyone enjoys - the forum, free meetings and some awesome raffles.
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Salt in the wound(see what I did there?).... really really wish I lived closer. 
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:37am |
Matt wrote:
Yeah baby! The shirt. I wear mine around to be extra geeky. People usually ask about it so it is fun. |
Glad I'm not the only one!
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Matt
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:35am |
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Yeah baby! The shirt. I wear mine around to be extra geeky. People usually ask about it so it is fun.
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Matt Savage
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jdinchak
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 9:13am |
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Well don't forget half off at fragfests, your tshirt, discounted tickets to MWRF and the banquet, free paid members bbq in Aug along with the benefits everyone enjoys - the forum, free meetings and some awesome raffles.
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 8:46am |
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I live less than a half mile from the Rose Garden and still can't make it to the meetings, especially during the school year. I'll pay $26 all day just to be able to use this club for its forum and its collective knowledge.
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aaaaaaaaaaaaaannd.... I'm broke
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aceofspadeskb
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Posted: April 22 2014 at 8:38am |
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Threadjack alert!
As someone who can't attend the meetings(I live in Cache Valley), might I suggest a two tier membership format. $26 for full membership. $13 for forum only membership(which would allow access to the members only threads). I'm more than happy to pitch in for what I do get, but I don't think it's fair to pay the same amount if I can't get the same benefits.
My two cents.
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