That's right folks, you too, can get your Trailblazer Membership in a matter of days instead of a matter of months. Simply become  a member or renew online and you will have your new card and stickers in a matter of days. We have spent the last several months streamlining the operation. Here's a picture of my mailbox, today. 
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I believe the bylaws have undergone some revisions in the last few months.  It may be that the online ones aren't totally updated.

It was announced in several meetings last year that the membership will now go Jan-Dec.

But here is another thing, not being a member until last year and basically not knowing much about the organization it seems that it would be a help to put out some kind of membership application or publication explaining these. I signed up on line and read the rules on line. Believe me,I have been a member of many volunteer organizations over the years. I was once a chairman in charge of our clubs local fundraiser rides.(that' probably why I have no hair)But correct information is important for all organizations to thrive So my thing is now, people are pointing their fingers at me ,stating I'm difficult and all. But they all know what the rules are

flyinelvis wrote on 01/15/07 at 8:44pm:


....And if you want to know pain and suffering, you can come help me inventory the shop...by hand...and then entering all the data, including correct wholesale prices, into an EXCEL spreadsheet to get ready for taxes and a new Point Of Sale System!  

UUUUHHHHHHGGGGGG!!!!!!!    I really need a beer....


FYI If anyone's forgotten...a membership gets you 10% off accessories at mine and some other shops...so you re-coup your $$ pretty quick.   

Hippie,  we're not jumping on ya brother.  Good to see at the Polar Bear on Sat.  Hope the shifter is still working.

Mark

New card?  Stickers?

mtbchk wrote on 01/16/07 at 1:33am:


Isn't one ring enough for you?

The money drafted from my account.  I better get my decoder ring before the next episode of 24 

I hear ya mark..Inventory is a BIG BAD WORD it can make ya or break ya ...Its all for a good cause... ...

Abunai wrote on 01/20/07 at 2:56am:

  My checks in the mail..I hope the wind dont blow all them funds away looks like the mail box is in overload...

You can join online (fastest), at a meeting (next fastest) or by snail mail ( only as fast as the mail processor, who then has to forward it). All methods are completely acceptable.

Looks like you chose the fast method. Your membership is in the mail.

Let's keep 'em comming everybody. I finally renewed last week and even signed up all the family members.

Yea, the money's important, but the numbers are just as important. Lots of our bretheren feel connected to the trails, but unless they join, they ain't connected to the club.

Three steps to Membership Success:
1. All old members - Renew!
2. Exhort your friends to renew or join. Call 'em out!! (Extort them if you need to! )
3. Talk up the club at the trailhead. Make the effort to meet those you don't know and ask if they are members. Even carry membership forms in your car.

Why push for new members?
   - 10 new members = $200 (likely more with family memberships and extra contributions) - a substantial contribution that will have impact on our trails;
   - 10 new members = 40 hours of trail work/year (a guess, but could be much higher);
   - 10 to 20 new members = 1 new person to get involved in helping manage the club and our projects;
   - 50 to 100 new members = 1 new member that may be responsible for building a new trail.
   - New members = new friends.

As a club, we have gained substantial recognition and influence with the local landowners and land managers. We are now expanding that influence regionally. Adding and sustaining membership numbers to the club means a lot in growing and enhancing these relationships, which means we can better expand and protect our trails.

'Nuff said. Hope it stops raining soon.

Jim

Most likely on the year anniversary of the first payment. I din't set it up but have forwarded this to the one who did.

I am going to derail here a little.... Welcome Mark good to see you joined...I guess you got a new bike finally, saw you riding around the neighborhood the other day. What did you get, could not tell as we passed each other.

Let me know when you are going out for a spin and we can go together.

I don't have mine yet, did I get kicked out? Was it the 666 thing? 

It's because my bike isn't black.. Isn't it!!! 

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I just re- upped and did not see this at all....


Abunai wrote on 02/01/07 at 10:34pm:



I guess they got this fixed/changed...no option for additional payments / no mention either...

mtbchk wrote on 02/15/07 at 7:30pm:

It had a letter in it when I mailed it. I send you another.

Abunai wrote on 02/16/07 at 12:34am:


Be sure to lick it real good this time...  

mtbchk wrote on 02/16/07 at 3:14am:


Oh the places I could take this post.

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Mark,
Exactly what does THAT mean?  
Excellent job at making new members feel appreciated and welcomed. Especially from a board member.

BTW. Excuse the hell out of me. I was mistaken and thought it was reserved for members of the club.

PDLJUNKE wrote on 01/15/07 at 10:28pm:



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I never got so much as a welcome email last year when I signed up, much less a card and stickers.  Looks like you guys are improving things.  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

I got a big ole sweet package last year, have,nt recieved anything yet this year

Got my package for the family membership re-up!

The 5 y/o and 3 weeks shy of 3 y/o had just finished helping me with som t-work up here at SB on the new loop.  They are good rakers...of course if the almost 3 y/o would make piles off the trail rather than back onto the trail that would have made for more progress 

We got home and there were their stickers and membership cards...they were just so proud 

They used the stickers as head badges on their bikes... I will try to take a pic and post them up 

MarcusB wrote on 02/21/07 at 3:29am:


Check your PM