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Amelia Earhart Search Forum => General discussion => Topic started by: Monty Fowler on May 18, 2013, 09:16:04 AM

Title: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on May 18, 2013, 09:16:04 AM
Got my TIGHAR membership renewal packet in the mail today, and made a decision - I am going to kick it up a notch to the next level from where I am now (Researcher) because:
I know things are tight for a lot of us - me included - but when you average out the pennies a day you're giving TIGHAR, compared to what you get out of it (the forums, TIGHAR Tracks, knowing you're helping an amazing cause), to me it is totally worth it.

So here's a friendly little challenge to all you TIGHAR members, forum readers and forum lurkers - If you're a member, kick it up a level this year! If you're not a member, join!

LTM, who believes the people will find Amelia and Fred,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Randy Conrad on May 18, 2013, 09:42:15 AM
Hey Monty...Already done that! But, now that you mention taking it up a notch...can a person upgrade his membership and pay the difference or would I have to pay the entire amount. Let me know!!! Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on May 18, 2013, 10:09:55 AM
Hey Monty...Already done that! But, now that you mention taking it up a notch...can a person upgrade his membership and pay the difference or would I have to pay the entire amount. Let me know!!! Thanks!!!!

Sounds like it's time for us to put together a "special deal" for new memberships and current member upgrades.  Let me consult with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.  We'll announce whatever we come up with on Monday.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Jeff Lange on May 20, 2013, 05:34:50 AM
Renew- and remember that TIGHAR will always gladly accept additional donations from members, as well as non- memebrs  :D
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on May 20, 2013, 07:06:08 AM
As promised, here's a Special Deal for Forum readers and posters only. We won't advertise this anywhere else.
Until May 31st, current TIGHAR members at the Associate level ($55/yr) can upgrade to TIGHAResearcher level (125$/yr) for $50.  A savings of $20.
Forum readers and posters (you don't have to be a registered 'member' of the Forum) can join TIGHAR at the TIGHAResearcher level ($125/yr) for $105. Again, a savings of $20.
It will take a few days to plug this Special Deal into the TIGHAR Store software but, until then you can phone us with your credit card info  - (302) 994-4410 - during normal business hours, or send a check payable to TIGHAR to
TIGHAR
2812 Fawkes Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808


Just put "Forum" on the check to get the special rate.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Phil T Martin on May 20, 2013, 09:22:52 AM
I just renewed my membership yesterday thru the online store. I stayed at the Researcher level (it was hard enough to get my better half to agree to that!), but will try to help out more thru the year as I'm able.

I had visions of winning the Powerball jackpot - I assume whatever was left after Uncle Sam took his portion would still be more than enough to cover me for life and offer to put a team on Niku in a temporary shelter, with all the help and provisions needed to keep them there until the entire island had been searched - on and offshore. Ah, to dream... 

Phil Martin
3225R
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Tim Collins on May 20, 2013, 10:36:59 AM
As promised, here's a Special Deal for Forum readers and posters only. We won't advertise this anywhere else.
Until May 31st, current TIGHAR members at the Associate level ($55/yr) can upgrade to TIGHAResearcher level (125$/yr) for $50.  A savings of $20.
Forum readers and posters (you don't have to be a registered 'member' of the Forum) can join TIGHAR at the TIGHAResearcher level ($125/yr) for $105. Again, a savings of $20.
It will take a few days to plug this Special Deal into the TIGHAR Store software but, until then you can phone us with your credit card info  - (302) 994-4410 - during normal business hours, or send a check payable to TIGHAR to
TIGHAR
2812 Fawkes Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808


Just put "Forum" on the check to get the special rate.

That's a fantastic deal for which I, and surely many others as well, sincerely thank you. Please do let us know when everything is set up to take the upgrades on line. Luckily payday is only a few days away.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on May 21, 2013, 10:47:48 AM
Thank you, Mr. Gillespie, sir.

See what I mean? Is this a great organization, or what?

LTM, who still uses envelopes and stamps to mail paper checks in,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on May 21, 2013, 11:07:32 AM
Okay, here's how we're going to handle the special TIGHAR membership upgrade and new TIGHAResearcher member discount for Forum readers and posters.
If you want to take advantage of this limited time offer (ends May 31), it's a simple two-step process.
1. Go the TIGHAR website home page (http://tighar.org) and make a donation - $50 for current member upgrade to TIGHAResearcher or $105 for new TIGHAResearcher membership - by clicking on the "Donate" button.
2. Send an email to info@tighar.org saying that you want to take advantage of the special Forum offer. If you're an upgrading TIGHAR member all we need is your name. If you're a new member please give us your name, snail-mail address, and a daytime phone number. Of course, you can also call us on the phone (302-994-4410) with your credit card info or send a check in U.S. dollars payable to TIGHAR to 2812 Fawkes Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Thanks
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on May 23, 2013, 05:21:07 PM
Done - check inbound to TIGHAR Central at the Sponsor Level plus the extra for that supersecret special research enhancement activity we talked about.

LTM, who knows how to keep his lips zipped,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on May 23, 2013, 08:28:39 PM
Well done Agent 2189CER.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Bob Conner on May 31, 2013, 05:37:28 AM
I just joined in late Jan of this year.  If I take advantage of the special rate that ends today will I get a year tacked on to the end of my current membership to extent my membership or do I have to wait until my current membership is up?
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on May 31, 2013, 06:20:39 AM
I just joined in late Jan of this year.  If I take advantage of the special rate that ends today will I get a year tacked on to the end of my current membership to extent my membership or do I have to wait until my current membership is up?

If you upgrade now you'll get the benefits of being a TIGHAResearcher for the rest of your membership year.  You'll receive a renewal notice prior to your January renewal date.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on June 25, 2013, 07:51:50 PM
See the post from Mr. Gillespie, sir, above - what could be cooler than being a TIGHAR Researcher? The Discovery Channel DVD alone is worth the price.

And we still need fuel for the New Zealand trip, I suspect. As an extra added bonus, a $100 US dollar donation to the trip will get our research team $129 New Zealand dollars worth of Kiwi-fueled excitement. Come on, you know you want to!

LTM, who knows how to tell his fuels apart,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on July 23, 2013, 11:40:29 AM
The research bulletin describing the 1938 photos is now up on the TIGHAR website.  See Lost and Found (http://tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/Archives/Research/Bulletins/68_LostandFound/68_LostandFound.html).

You'll see that TIGHAR members at the TIGHAResearcher level and above can request access to hi-res JPEGS of the photos by sending an email to Pat (the President of TIGHAR, Website Designer, Publications Art Director, member Services Manager, my wife, and the brains behind the whole she-bang). Pat will reply with an invitation to join TIGHAR's Flickr account where you can view and, if you wish, download the photos.  It's okay to post screen captures of things you see (or think you see) on the forum but you can't just spread the photos around willy-nilly.  If you want your own set of photos but don't want to join TIGHAR you can order scans from the museum.

Yet another reason to bump your membership up to Researcher level!

LTM, Who tries to make acronyms out of Flickr,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Patrick Dickson on August 01, 2013, 04:32:24 AM
great idea Monty......I did take it up a notch, it didn't hurt a bit !
looking forward to another year of discovery and discussion
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Doug Giese on August 02, 2013, 11:35:13 PM
Upgraded to Researcher with renewal.  :)
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Jon Romig on September 15, 2013, 12:53:22 PM
Hi Monty,

Do you happen to know what percentage of the membership fee Tighar nets from the online store vs calling Tighar with my credit card number? Or even sending a physical check?

I am a little obsessed with the outrageous fees that banks charge, and I would rather renew via the mechanism that puts the most money in Tighar's hands.

Thanks!

Jon
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on September 15, 2013, 01:27:01 PM
Jon - I am not an expert at any of this on-line stuff (Just ask my tech support, AKA daughter), but I do know this:

- When I send TIGHAR a physical check or money order, TIGHAR gets 100% of that money.

- If I call in with my credit card number, TIGHAR has to pay a very nominal processing fee to the credit card company.

- If I use #*$&#$(#*$^#*&$^ PayPal or the on-line store, PayPal takes a percentage, but I do not know what it is.

So I usually send a check. Everyone is free to give in the manner that's most convenient to them, but giving is the most important thing, as you are planning to do.

LTM, who thinks PayPal is evil,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on September 15, 2013, 05:45:38 PM
Do you happen to know what percentage of the membership fee Tighar nets from the online store vs calling Tighar with my credit card number? Or even sending a physical check?

I am a little obsessed with the outrageous fees that banks charge, and I would rather renew via the mechanism that puts the most money in Tighar's hands.

Bless your heart Jon.  Paypal (via the TIGHAR Store) and a called-in credit card cost us about the same - 2 or 3%.  For a mailed-in check we get it all.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: John Ousterhout on September 15, 2013, 07:23:19 PM
My check is in the mail!
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on September 15, 2013, 08:08:51 PM
My check is in the mail!

Arrived yesterday.  Thanks John!
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Brad Beeching on October 06, 2013, 08:46:34 AM
Ric.. After stooging around the TIGHAR Store for an hour I finally heard a loud pop and was able to get the store to sell me a Researcher Membership! I've been trying to get in a position to be able join... Looking forward to the goodies!

Brad Beeching ..... Newest Member
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Ric Gillespie on October 06, 2013, 11:25:31 AM
Ric.. After stooging around the TIGHAR Store for an hour I finally heard a loud pop and was able to get the store to sell me a Researcher Membership! I've been trying to get in a position to be able join... Looking forward to the goodies!

Thank you Brad.
Title: Re: Membership renewal - let's all kick it up a notch this year!
Post by: Monty Fowler on November 15, 2013, 07:11:41 AM
Let's not forget, Questions are cheap (free in the TIGHAR Forums) but answers are expensive.

Sending TIGHAR a nice Christmas season membership application or outright donation will do a lot for our cause - and we all hope Niku VIII is "the one." I'm debating whether I should wrap my next donation ... no, probably not, I suck at wrapping gifts.

LTM, who says the next check is in the mail soon,
Monty Fowler, TIGHAR No. 2189 CER