Anne Arundel Radio Club Members List Serve <w3vpr@mailman.qth.net>

Submitted by NA1DX on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 14:13
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Membership Development

In 2017, I started an external listserve for members of the AARC.  In 2019, I did not remove members who did not renew.  I also did not remove members at the start of 2020.  I hope it can provide an outreach service for members and continue to encourage noon-members to join the club.

I sent a message today on the listserve "Anne Arundel Radio Club Members" <w3vpr@mailman.qth.net> to openly encourage renewals during this time of COVID19.  

I don't plan to remove members of the list, but wish to keep it for local operators in our area.

 

73

 

Doug / NA1DX

KB3VLK - Thu, 03/26/2020 - 08:52

Hi Doug,

I'm sure this question is asked frequently. If so, pardon me for asking again.  As a service to the membership, why doesn't the Club just send out renewal reminders to those who's memberships are about to or have expired?  It appears from your notification above that the Club is aware of who hasn't renewed.  Also, I checked my membership record for status and there is nothing in it that indicates when I last renewed and/or when it's about to expire.

73

Jim/KB3VLK

AE3D - Wed, 04/01/2020 - 11:38

Mostly because all memberships expire at the end of the year, every year.  So its not some random date that varries by member, its the same for everyone.  Its in our ByLaws.

We mention it on the web site, in our club newsletter, and in all notices concerning the Holiday Party, at which we have a special door prize that may only be won by someone who has already renewed.  Frankly, we thought everyone knew this.  Apparently not.

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Keith Miller, AE3D

KB3VLK - Thu, 04/09/2020 - 09:45

Thanks Keith for the reply. 

Yes I am aware of the content of the Bylaws regarding this issue.  I was simply suggesting that a reminder be sent out to those who's memberships are about to expire or have expired to remind them to renew.  It would be helpful since this membership may not be the only membership that one needs to renew (in this case annually).  Most of the many other memberships I have send out reminders, in most cases automatically based on the date of expiration (whatever that date, or dates, may be).  I try to keep up with dues to support the Club.  My inquiry was merely to see if the Club could help me support the Club in a timely and regular manner.

73

Jim/KB3VLK