<VV> Non-CORSA members in local chapters

[Ron]

Non-CORSA members drive their cars in parades, show their cars in shows and 
go to regional events that are sanctioned and insured by CORSA.  At least, 
that's my understanding.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Gebhardt" <richard.gebhardt at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 12:03 PM
Subject: <VV> Non-CORSA members in local chapters


> Questions......
>
> What exactly do non-CORSA members in local chapters cost CORSA?
> Are they getting the magazine free?
> Are they attending conventions free?
>
> Last time I checked, to actually participate in convention events. a 
> non-member had to join
> CORSA, etc. Some members have observed that non-members are wandering thru 
> the vendor
> areas, hospitality, etc without benefit of registering. If you wish to 
> control this and other
> unauthorized activites, the convention planners will need to include money 
> for security. This
> will add another layer of expense and require more limited access for all 
> attendees.
>
> Also, what good is achieved if you run off a potential new local member by 
> requiring that
> he/she join the national in addition to the local. As a member of MCCC, 
> the total membership
> fee would be $60. Not a staggering amount, but it may be prohibitive to 
> some especially if
> they have not been involved long enough to see any benefits.  Get them in 
> at the local level.
> Demonstrate the value. Encourage national membership without beating them 
> over the head.
>
> My two cents
>
> Richard Gebhardt
> CORSA
> MCCC
> NTCA
> Corvanactics
> 69group
>
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