Yeah, looking over the benefits, I don't think I'd fit into either Member or Associate category. I could sort of see the advantages of getting the discounted fees for selling/transferring ownership, but since I'm planning on keeping my guy for life, it's a moot point. The merit awards for the recreational rider and driver is something I'm really interested in, but not at the expense of all the other benefits that I can't see myself getting involved with.
I think $45 for the magazine subscription seems fair, but maybe you could throw in a little card for the wallet and a sticker for the car? Perhaps some kind of abbreviated membership that would only include one perk/incentive/benefit, etc that people get to choose. as well as the magazine? That way someone could get involved, but they might not want to pay $65 for the whole kit and caboodle?
Just a thought. I'd probably get on board with that somehow.
--
Leiana
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, Emily Gibson <briarcroft@...> wrote:
>
> AHR membership includes discounted fees for foal registration and transfer
> of ownership if you sell a registered Haflinger, ability to vote on AHR
> matters and Board of Directors, participation in the Points and Awards
> tracking system, and participation in Inspection/Classification and
> Disposition/Trainability program.
>
> An Associate member is one who does not wish to have voting privileges
> (which is uncommon)
>
> Emily
>
> On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 10:26 PM, LeianaF <leianafurlong@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I'm not Suzy, but I am someone with a non-breeding Haflinger. I looked at
> > the membership form PDF, and I'd probably see myself somewhere along the
> > lines of the "Magazine Subscription" (considering getting it sometime this
> > spring as I'm saving my money for a new saddle right now.) since I'd
> > probably be really interested in the magazine, but not so much in any of the
> > other benefits.
> >
> > Actually, I am curious, what exactly the benefits are?
> >
> > --
> > Leiana
> >
> > --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com<haflingerfriends%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "briarcrofthaflingers" <briarcroft@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Suzy,
> > > what would feel like a reasonable annual dues for someone with a
> > non-breeding Haflinger, if it includes the 6 magazine issues? It is
> > important for AHR to know what the bottom line is, especially when each
> > issue of the magazine costs approximately $5 each to produce, print and
> > mail.
> > >
> > > Emily
> > >
> > > --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com<haflingerfriends%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Suzy Moren" <critterkeeper1@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Me too.... seems it would be better to have more members at a lower
> > rate, than a few at a higher one. I would join if it were less, but with
> > only one Hafy, a gelding, and a person that does not breed or show, it's
> > just to steep for me on Soc Sec...
> > > > Suzy
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: equinecop1
> > > > To: haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com<haflingerfriends%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 4:07 AM
> > > > Subject: [haflingerfriends] Re: AHR membership
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Another retired person agrees with this.
> > > > Carole with Chunky
> > > >
> > > > --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com<haflingerfriends%40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Bill and Cheryl Gildroy" <bchaflingers@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Emily, perhaps the AHR should have a membership drive at a reduced
> > rate. I'd love to join but the fees are pretty high and my budget limited so
> > club membership is not high on my list of purchases. But a membership drive
> > might bring a lot of additional people that wouldn't normally join, just a
> > thought from a retired person.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for all the work you do.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheryl in a sunny and cold Omak, Wa.
> > > > >
> > > > > .
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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