[CLUE-Admin] Memberships and email

[Jeff Cann]

On Friday 15 August 2003 6:52 pm, Lynn Danielson wrote:
> And how to renew a membership.  I'm inclined to keep this simple
> as well and charge a flat $20 due every October meeting. 

Doug and I spoke about setting up a DBA with the state for 'CLUE' and then 
getting a CLUE checking account (all of the money is in one of my business 
accounts right now).  The advantage is that when someone writes a check to 
CLUE (like the other night), we can actually cash it ;)

We also talked about accepting PayPal payments for memberships.  Advantages:

1)  Automatic renewal (PayPal does monthly or annual subscriptions)
2)  Money goes directly to the yet-to-be-created CLUE account.
3)  We don't really lift a finger, other than about 1 hour worth of PayPal 
setup; and adding a link from the CLUE site.
4)  Anyone can sign up without physically being at a meeting or worrying about 
sending a check.

We would still accept cash or check, but I think many of the members will find 
PayPal easier.  Some will refuse to use it, given past PayPal issues.  But, 
since eBay bought PayPal, things are much cleaner.  The other issue is the 
0.30 transaction fee, but that is minimal in my mind.

No decision yet, just adding to the discussion.  I'm in favor of it.

Jeff