[QCWA] Re: QCWA Digest, Vol 51, Issue 18

[skipamis at juno.com]

Back to the “Boys and Girls for Z Bucks!”

“But QCWA is defined as QUARTER CENTURY...THAT is what 
We are...that is what makes us different...What we do within..... with 
those members who qualify is 100% within our control....Again I will 
say...there is a METRIC BUTT TON of hams that qualify for QCWA....
How will the new regime target them???”

Jose - N1BAA

I wanted to support Jose, N1BAA, and his fine comments so far in attempting to gain Elmering, and recruiting QCWA membership.  One of the concerns I’ve run into is, that a couple wanted to return, but it would cost them $50.00 for National dues, 10.00 for chapter dues, and for the grand total of $60.00 dollars a year – all they would get is ONE journal which neither of them CARED to READ!  So we back to the old square one, the cost and the journal; some like it hot and some like it cold – so to speak.  I’m not trying to offend anyone, but reality is going to have to set in some where and take a stand to save QCWA:

1:	We need a Family plan for couple who are eligible to join at
        a reduced rate.
2:	We to offer an “E-journal” to those willing to read it on the 
        QCWA website, thus reduce publishing and mailing costs.
3:	We should adopt the old $300.00 life membership plan for those 
	willing to accept the “E-journal.”
4:	We should create an “Associate Membership” program, with half 
        the yearly dues, access to the “E-journal”, and allow them to 
        wear, and advertise QCWA “stuff.”  They should be allowed to 
        be active in our functions, but not allowed to vote.
5:`	I would strongly suggest we relook at the quality of the 
        journal and compare it to some of the other “marketable 
        caliber and quality journals”, only until QCWA can regain its’ 
        membership and financial stability deemed comfortable by the 
        board and membership.  This is only a short term option and 
        not a long term plan.
6:	Create a “Life membership” store – with jackets, rings, 
        watches, and other mementos available only to life members.  
        There is much more to this concept, I just don’t have time and 
        space to devote to it right now.

So in closing there is so much that could be done to help save QCWA, and we can do it as a team.  We all have ideas and thoughts; so as the radio sponsor once said, “Mail in your cash, checks, money orders, and food stamps folks!”   - It’s all good!”



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 since it's in English, thank a soldier!!"
 73's & OO (oink,oink)
 blessings -  skip N5CFM
       QCWA Chapter #63 "Prez"
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