Hi Cindy,

I just went to a fundraising event where there was the concert in this case
from 7:30 - 9:30 that all people paid for in full. However, the members were
able to come early to meet the singer, have a BBQ and social time prior to
the event. In this way, members got a perk and yet the facility still met
their fundraising goal. Just an idea. . .

Emma

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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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