[C38] Cat 38 dues

[Steven Ribble]

This could be interesting. First let me say that I think we should throw a
few ideas out there and see what gets the most traction.  What I would like
to see is that we do something to benefit the membership and/or the fleet in
general.

That said, Chuck started the synapses firing and, given the lead time we
have, it seems that we would need several boats to participate to make a
statement...and that would be the fleet benefit.  In order to attract
"several" boats perhaps the Association could contribute to dock/mooring
fees, or something.  And to benefit the membership, perhaps our local
members and/or the visiting yachts, could put up some of us [who are much
further away] for a night or two...who would ideally also be crewing in
whatever event we come up with.  This needs to be thought out a bit more,
but generally it seems to be a win-win: boats present get a break on fees,
members get a break on hotel costs, and with a few carefully places press
releases the fleet gets recognition.

While its on the other end of the spectrum, we used to do this kind of thing
campaigning Thistles around the mid-west.  In order for clubs to get good
turnout for their races, local members would have visitors stay the night,
or they'd arrange babysitting, or things to do for spouses, etc, etc.  It
was a great way to make the sport affordable and to make some new friends.

PS: IF we were to pull this off...we would need SOME of our "surplus" to go
into a party....um, er...Association Meeting, yeah, that's it....meeting!


On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Chuck Finn <charles at finn.ws> wrote:

>  With the Americas Cup trials in 2012 and the big race in 2013 happening in
> San Francisco, I propose we organize a C38 event around this.  What we do is
> completely up in the air, but given it is San Francisco....  I bet we can
> have a great time!  Why don't we start saving and planning for such and
> event?
> What do all of you think about a gathering around America's Cup?
>
> Regards,
> Chuck Finn
> Commodore
> Catalina 38 International Association
>
>
>
> On 2/18/2011 8:03 AM, Steven Ribble wrote:
>
> I agree with Joe that we have a relatively small surplus at the moment and,
> that [we] could use some promotion or other activity to 1) bolster our
> membership and/or 2) maintain the perceived value/desirability of [our]
> classic yachts.  I specifically use "classic" here because we have we have a
> vessel that has widespread visual recognition and timeless, graceful
> lines...and as we all know they are well built and will last long into the
> future.
>
>  I would propose that $25 is affordable and a non-burden, even in this
> economy.  Given that, that we should continue at this dues amount at least
> for another year and use the year to form a strategy which leverages some
> amount of our "surplus" to the benefit of the fleet.
>
>  Steve Ribble
> Tittravate, #64
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM, Joseph Launie <jlaunie at cox.net> wrote:
>
>>  Steve,
>>     Do not cut the dues. The surplus is relatively small for an
>> organization like ours. I would suggest the spending of a prudent amount of
>> money on promotion of the fleet. We could make a list of major boat shows
>> and get volunteers in the area to man a booth. (Catalina formerly had one
>> that provided us space free for the Anapolis show I did). We could make up a
>> poster and flyers. The more members we get - the more our data base of
>> experiences. There were 366 38's built so our market penetration is still
>> low. Joe Launie/Macavity
>>
>> On 2/17/2011 11:22 AM, S Orton wrote:
>>
>> Ahoy All,
>> This is your humble treasurer speaking.  I am soliciting your dues ($25)
>> via email this year.  For those who joined at mid year and paid full price
>> ($25), please email me so I can give your prorated dues for 2011(
>> ssorton at hotmail.com).  I will wait about 30 days and send out snail mail
>> reminders to those who didn't respond to the email request.
>>
>> At present our treasurery stands at $2051.97.  Our annual expenses are
>> $800 to $900 for the MAINSHEET member subscriptions and about $120 for our
>> web server provider.  The rest goes to promote our beloved boats- like the
>> Cat 38 Nationals, which there is also an entry fee.  We presently have 65
>> members which five are are Canadian neighbors and one off shore.  So doing
>> the math (65 x $25 = $1625), we are collecting to much money.  So we need to
>> get a National's going, maybe in other areas beside the sunny So. Cal or
>> have regional get-to-gether's, say for 5 or more boats.  These events need
>> to be planned in advance!  Other wise we need to cut the dues.  Any of you
>> skippers have suggestions or ideals, if so please speak up??
>>
>> My mailing address is, until May:
>>  Steve Orton, Cat 38
>>  29651 Wilhite Ln.
>>  Valley Center, CA. 92082
>>
>> May thru December:
>>  10611 SE Cisco Rd.
>>  Port Orchard, WA. 98367
>>
>> Thanks for your support.
>> Cheers, Steve
>>
>>
>
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