<VV> Corsa Dues Increase

[Corvkid50 at aol.com]

Ok so we got a dues increase. I look at like the incentive check we  got from 
uncle Sam, It didn't help in the long term problem. One fix was less  
newsletters to cut costs. Another was forcing all clubs to be Corsa members.  Then 
only Corsa members can attend national conventions. I believe all these  ideas 
will drive away more people and be a loss in revenue to Corsa. Most of the  
ideas involved cutting to gain revenue. I haven't seen many ideas on how to  
boost revenue and membership. Seems to me all these ideas will cut membership  
even more. The amount of the increase isn't a big deal for most people but for  
some it is. A lot of people are living on a shoestring and have to choose 
wisely  where the money is spent. I belong to 3 Corvair clubs. one is 1700 miles 
away  and the other is 280 miles away. Neither one I attend meetings. But I want 
to  support the hobby. This year that will change, I just can't afford to pay 
all 3  and Corsa. I don't have any ideas for Corsa but I would hope our 
elected  officials would work on Finding ways to increase membership by attracting 
more  members and increasing income, not by cutting the few benefits we 
receive from  Corsa. Insurance is a big thing no doubt. But realistically how many 
club  members are using it. It's taken for granted a lot and I don't think most 
 members feel it's a draw to join Corsa. It's just not enough. What's the  
percentage of paid Corsa members compared to Convention attendance? We need more 
 fresh ideas on how to change this and if we don't I don't believe Corsa will 
 weather this storm very long. I just don't think we will gain anything by  
cutting, or by jamming Corsa down prospective members throats. 
Ron T 
 
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