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Thanks for the reply John. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter. I have been informed by certain "life" members that the annual member isn't committed to the PGCA so after 12 years of non committed annual membership I guess I just wasn't committed enough to write a check and when a FORUM member can pitch a bitch about MY Avatar and gets it changed it speaks volumes about the role/value of the annual member. I believe I'll give my new status or lack thereof a try for a while.
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Edit - and now open.......
You know what Rich? The more I think about your post above - the more it infuriates me.. Can you PM me the names of the life members that said that - as I'd love to have a conversation with them. In my world - this organization is about all the Members - lifers, annual members - and YES - even collectors that contribute on this forum each and every day... Heck - I started as an annual Member - and then joined for "life" (I looked up the life insurance acquity table - and was assured I'd live a long life ) That anyone would tell you "..that the annual member isn't committed to the PGCA.." goes against my grain and my belief as to what the PGCA is to all... Hell - I run this site - volunteer my time, software and all - each and every day. I get the other jobs of reconciling Member dates between Mary and I several times a day - and get to handle phone calls from folks who are confused about this site (several times a week) - or e-mail me to bitch and moan about something in this community. I also have the dis-honor of banning folks on rare occasions - and getting to handle their diatribes after the fact. Yes - the PGCA pays for 1/4 of my Internet Connections costs - but I pay for the rest - out of my own pocket... So, I think I'm right in saying - if anyone says Annual Members - and ANYONE isn't about the PGCA - PM me their name. I'd be delighted to call them personally. At the same time - I can and will tell you - I'm not on the BOD (nor pretend to be). If you want an active voice - step forward and just "do it". Not that I'm a great example - but, that's what I did? And now look at me - OK - so I have no life... Carry on - and don't you dare leave the PGCA thinking any/or EVERY Member doesn't count. Just from my end of the telescope. - John |
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PM sent.
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11-10-2014, 07:50 PM | #6 | ||||||
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PM sent also.
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11-10-2014, 08:07 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Thanks John.
Incidentally, if you would like to forward my PM to Rich Anderson, please feel free to do so. Best, Dean |
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11-11-2014, 06:46 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Thanks for the candid conversations today, both Rich and Dean.
My best, John |
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