<CORSA Chapters> Chapter Reports -- Qs / Poll

[Steve Goodman]

Hello all:  I agree with Ned, I have often stated that all local members
should
be CORSA members.  There was a time that CORSA had that policy then
it was rescinded only to be brought back again.  The same dialogue prevailed
then too about 'associate' members etc in a way to circumvent the rule.  I
doubt however that the mandatory membership will prevail, too many with
the thought that the word 'mandatory' has a bad meaning.

I also think that us of CORSA don't do the best 'selling' job trying to make
members understand the benefits of CORSA.  BTW, I have no ideas to
better the selling job but I will read with interest if anyone has answers.

Happy holidays to all.

Best regards, Steve
RMC historian
PPCC President

----- Original Message -----
From: <AeroNed at aol.com>
To: <chapters at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: <CORSA Chapters> Chapter Reports -- Qs / Poll


>
>
> In a message dated 12/24/2008 6:55:52 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> flat6vair at comcast.net writes:
>
> Should  CORSA eliminate the "filing fee"?
> Should CORSA eliminate the chapter report  altogether ?
> If yes, How will the chapter information be (insured to be)  kept up to
date?
>
> Just sitting around waiting for Santa to arrive....Merry Christmas
everyone!
>
<snip>

> If it were up to me, I'd require that every member of the local chapters
be
> members of the national. Dues would be paid to CORSA who would then pass
the
> local share of the dues on to the chapter. Many other groups, car clubs
and
> others, use this format. This would give CORSA a list of each chapter's
members
>  directly. I would also like to see chapters offer discounts for CORSA
> members  (or increased rates for non-members) at events or dues under the
current
> system.
>
> I know that this type of dues system is unpopular with many local members.
> These are mostly those that wouldn't join CORSA for whatever reason. Given
the
> financial situation CORSA is and has been in for the past few years,
> something  needs to change. How much would dues have to increase to break
even? What
> services would our members be willing to give up? How many members would
this
> cost?
>
> Anyhow, I think it's time for Santa do get to work. I hope that the
> Christmas season is as joyful for all of you as it is for me. I also wish
you  all a
> wonderful and Corvair fun filled 2009!
>
> Ned