RE: New Members and the mailing

["O'leary, Jack" <joleary@col-col.com>]

Neil:

Just to confirm, I did receive her application and check.  The checks etc.
are going out to Bob today.

I haven't read all of this discussion, but I do think that this (mailing a
back issue) is a great idea.  I also understand your comments regarding type
size.
Now that I have someone who is willing to assemble an introductory package
(Bill Curtin, mentioned in my last email), we could consider
an introductory letter with more complete info on the AGA and aquatic
plants.  Something loosely based on the website might be good.
I am still willing to refine the text that I already posted, but I don't
have time for anything more than that.  If anyone else can provide an
introductory
package, we will handle mailing it out to new members.  By getting Bill
involved, all I have to do is print some address labels.

Thoughts?

- Jack



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil Frank [SMTP:nfrank@mindspring.com]
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 1999 4:58 PM
> To:   aga-mcm@aquatic-gardeners.org
> Subject:      New Members and the mailing
> 
> I was just called by 
> 
> Mary Lowerre
> 9201 Kanis  Apt 8k
> Little Rock AK 72205
> 
> She said she mailed me her membership check (a cashiers check) on March 21
> and wondered why she hasn't yet received anything. She is very anxious to
> start reading and learning about aquatic plants. Imagine how those people
> who joined in January feel.
> 
> Anyway, after I told her about the publication schedule, how a new member
> normally has to wait 4-8 weeks, etc, she kept pressing me for a date when
> she might receive her first magazine. Because I did not want to open up
> the
> issue that it might be a while, I told her that I will look into the
> possibility of sending her the last issue published (the one dated Dec 98
> that was mailed in Jan). 
> 
> Then it occurred to me that this would be a great thing to send to all
> members - immmediatedly upon receipt of their membership. This would be
> next best thing to instant gratification!
> 
> The magazine can got out together with Jack's card... but of course, both
> would be in an envelope. (and the card can be 8 1/2 by 11.)
> The new membership would start with that issue and continue for 5 more
> issues. The new member would be told that the next issue would come in
> approximately 8-12 weeks and then bimonthly thereafter. I know, I am being
> optimistic :-)  I also realize that Jack (or his designee would have to do
> this mailing) and he (or the designee would have to get a supply of the
> last issue. Any extras can be mailed back to Diana to keep with back
> issues
> and if he runs out of the last issue, the new member can get a post card.
> 
> Neil
> 
> PS. The reason she mailed it to me is that she says FAMA lists ME as the
> person that receives new memberships. Can someone get that changed.