What about offering members a reduced admission? We are doing that  
with upcoming event - Colonial Wedding. Admission is $7, or $5 for  
members -- it represents a shift from all events being "free" to  
members.


Quoting Cindy Boyer <[log in to unmask]>:

> Greetings all
>
> I am interested in learning about complimentary event tickets   
> provided as a member benefit.
>
> - Do you ever have an event where the number of member comp tickets   
> is limited - so not all members might get the tickets before   
> capacity is reached?
>
>   	That is being suggested for one of our events. I am concerned   
> that the members will feel "entitled" to the 	comp tickets,   
> especially if that is the reason they joined. They will feel that   
> they have "purchased" those 	tickets with their membership.
>
> - Do you have any "public" events that are filled or come close to   
> capacity, so you are unable to sell many public tickets - making the  
>  event virtually a member only event?  If yes, how do you budget  
> your  income for that event?
>
> 	We have an event that is very popular with the general public. It   
> is being suggested that we increase comp 	tickets to members - both   
> in numbers of tickets and in the number of membership levels   
> eligible for the 	tickets.
>
>
> - Do you artificially set up a cap of comp member tickets for an   
> event, so you ensure you are still able to sell tickets to the   
> general public?
>
> Thanks for your insights!
>
>
>
>
> Cindy Boyer
> Director of Museums and Education
> The Landmark Society of Western New York
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