[pianotech] National convention as a member benifit

[William Monroe]

I do like the idea as well.  As Patrick suggested, I think it would be
helpful to crunch the numbers (with assistance from the home office to
understand the extent of expenses, etc.) and figure out an accurate number
for a dues increase.  Then, selling that dues increase to the membership is
a challenge.  I think it could be met, but it would be a challenge.

It is an idea with merit, but it really needs to be spelled out into a
proposal, as Patrick also suggested.  I'm also in favor of the idea.

William R. Monroe




On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 7:25 AM, Al Guecia/Allied PianoCraft <
alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Sounds like a great idea to me. You have my vote.
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> Al -
> High Point, NC
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> On Mar 15, 2012, at 1:17 AM, Dale Erwin wrote:
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>  Make the National convention a member benefit.
>   While brain storming with some fellow techs this idea came up.
> This is Carl Meyers idea and its brilliant!!! The Guild can put on one
> spectacular event. Here is how. Raise the dues $40 a year per member. Use
> that fund as the convention trust fund and only that. It can not be spent
> elsewhere via making a bylaw to protect the funds.
>  The cost to come to a convention is now free. There is funding for
> instructors and cost of all kinds. Yes, some marginal members will drop out
> but this is an easy sell to existing members and one the biggest incentives
> I can think of for new folks to join the organization in the first place.
>  Now go ahead. Pour cold water on it. But really, lets discuss it
> seriously.  Its time for some outside of the box ideas
>   Sincerely Dale Erwin
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