But for me, and perhaps others on very limited incomes, when I computed $7.50 per magazine, it just didn't make sense for me to join, or even subscribe. To become a full member at $65, for what basically provides me with nothing more than the magazine anyway, it would be all most $11 each for 6 magazines. But, with the information you provided I see, at this point, that would make a magazine only subscription not possible as you could not reduce that cost at this time. Personally, if the full membership was $45 I would join, just to support the breed.
If I were still able to work, I would certainly join the AHR for all the reasons stated in many of the emails.... support the breed, pride in our horses, etc., even at the current rate. But on a disability income I can't afford extraneous unnecessary expenses. Any extra money I have at the end of the month has to go to other horse expenses.
Thanks for asking.... and I hope we can come up with some useful solutions that would make a more cohesive group.
Suzy
----- Original Message -----
From: briarcrofthaflingers
To: haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 9:11 PM
Subject: [haflingerfriends] Re: AHR membership
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, "Suzy Moren" <critterkeeper1@...> wrote:
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> 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
> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 4:07 AM
> Subject: [haflingerfriends] Re: AHR membership
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> Another retired person agrees with this.
> Carole with Chunky
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> --- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Bill and Cheryl Gildroy" <bchaflingers@> wrote:
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> > 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.
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> > Thanks for all the work you do.
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> > Cheryl in a sunny and cold Omak, Wa.
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