The board of directors is the ultimate authority in a non-profit. Unless
they direct staff to do something illegal their board decision must be
followed whether one likes the decision or not. While I would have tried to
persuade the board to promote this raise in rates as a membership benefit,
if they decided to just publish it you need to comply. If I were on your
board and you disobeyed the directives of the board, I would do what I could
to find you other employment opportunities. Boards and board members (many
of who are generous contributors) do not like to be second-guessed.
PeaceNick

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of Karen Smith
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 3:39 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Membership Rates

Hi everyone,
My board just raised our membership rates from $20 to $30 for an
Individual and from $30 to $45 for a Family membership and added some
additional benefits. They want me to just change these amounts on the
return form without any explanation of the rate change in the renewal
letter. They maintain that people don't know how much they have paid in
the past and they won't even question it. I think this is rather sly - I
think we should be upfront with our members and explain the rate increase
and the benefits. What does everyone think?
Thanks, Karen Smith
Chadds Ford Historical Society

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