[wellylug] Group Formalization

[Phil O'Connell]

You need a clause in your rules somewhetre defining members and the
reference to a subscription covers this. Currently potential members sign up
on the WLUG site by completing the form online, so a reference to "upon
completion of the form...' and adding after subscription the words,
"...which  shall be set annually by a meeting of members of the group..." or
words to that effect. The group can then determine its own subscription
rate, or resolve to set it at $0 or have differing types/levels of
membership ranging from $0 to $x covering newbie to hardened enthusiast.

I haven't looked closely at the draft rules suggested as I have been busy
but I'll see what suggestions I can offer after reading them properly
.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Hector" <rhector at paradise.net.nz>
To: <wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [wellylug] Group Formalization


> On Thu, May 22, 2003 at 04:56:37PM +1200, Jethro Carr wrote:
> > Having a subscription would be okay, but how much would this be likely
> > to cost?
> > Also, newbies who need help with linux may decide not to come because of
> > the membership fee.
>
> My feeling is that if the sub is small (say < $15), it won't matter. On
the
> other hand, someone who has paid one will want to get their money's worth,
> and be more likely to turn up. It makes it clear that you are in fact a
> member of something, rather than just someone who turns up.
>
> Richard
>
>
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