Good Greetings ~

I think that volunteers need to immersed in the activities of the
organization and must be included in the newsletter distribution.  Gosh, why
not term this a benefit of volunteering.  Volunteer news, names,  and
activities should likewise be listed in your newsletter.

The disconnect that I see is having volunteers that are not members.  It
seems to me that if they are interested enough to volunteer, then they
should be converted to members.

Best ...


Life is not a spectator sport.

--Jackie Robinson, 1964



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-----Original Message-----
From: kasfurst [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:15 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Non-member volunteers and newsletter


Dear List,
The organization I am associated with is discussing whether or not to
send free newsletters (usually reserved only for paying members) to
non-member volunteers. Some think this could be beneficial by making
volunteers feel a part of the organization. Others think it would
undermine the member benefits and that it would be difficult to
determine which volunteers qualified for the free newsletter: those who
work once a year or those who work a certain number of hours per year.
Membership rates are $25 at the Individual level and $40 at the Family
level. Do any of your sites offer free newsletters to non-member
volunteers? Any thoughts on this topic?
Thanks.

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