2008/10/31 geni geniice@gmail.com:
2008/10/31 Michael Peel email@mikepeel.net:
Fundamentally, this is something I'd like input on from the community:
- What does the community think with requiring membership fees from
the start? Good or bad?
Good since it sets the right tone.
Agreed. Up until now we've just required people to express an interest, but it's time to require an actual commitment now, I think.
- If good, then what sort of level should they be at?
£10. Premium memberships and the like to be introduced at a higher cost post 1st AGM.
What would be "premium" about them? I think the fee should be more than £10. Maybe £10 for concessions, £20 full?
- Should they be for a full year, or up to the next AGM?
Full year so as to provide some incentive for people to be early supporters.
I agree, full year. If the general meeting or new board decide to reduce the fee, then people can be refunded or have their membership extended or something. If they decide to increase it, then early supporters get a discount. I don't see a need to have everyone's membership begin and end at the same time. The membership secretary can send out a batch of renewals once a month or something.