Membership fees and request by Club to continue

Jogon replied on 07/04/2020 18:54

Posted on 07/04/2020 18:54

Today I received an email as most likely all club members have regarding the Membership Fees and the request that we consider continuning membership.

I/we support that request and for the following reasons:

I/we have been members for a few years now, we have enjoyed the membership, the sites and facilities along with the website and whilst we haven't always agreed with some of the site policies we have continued our membership.

These are tough times for us all and on so many different levels and whilst I do understand that it is a question of prioritising where finances are concerned (same for us) we feel that the club has benefited us greatly over the term of our membership, we're kind of proud to be a part of it.

Businesses like individuals will be hard pressed in the months to come, the Club did not get to where it is now by shrinking from it's responsibilities, neither did it get there by complacency, it got there by virtue of it's management making good decisions, by taking action when it needed to and importantly because of it's loyal members, combine the two and you can see why it's a club to stay with and continue to stay with.

In short, for us personally we will continue to pay our membership/remain a member, we won't be asking for refunds, reductions or extensions , we feel that the best support we can give the club right now is to continue our subscription throughout this terrible situation we all find ourselves in.

Of course, how we proceed won't be everyones cup of tea but in some sense diversity can add cohesion. Please keep in mind that whilst our stance may not be yours, it is ours and we like you have the ability to choose which way we're going.

We hope to holiday later in the year by taking up our annual booking, but if we are unable to because we're still in quarantine, well we can't, nothing we can do about it, it's 'life' ....which right now seems more precious than ever.

 

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 18/04/2020 06:19

Posted on 17/04/2020 23:23 by brue

My phone won't accept some of the words I type and if I spot errors I often have to "fix" a new word into the text memory. The system obviously decided Lima's was what I intended, it's still doing it now. If I type at speed I don't always check, I'm no doubt expecting too much of the phone. wink

Posted on 18/04/2020 06:19

If it’s one of these it may pay you to sell it at auction. They are becoming museum pieces👍🏻😊

lornalou1 replied on 18/04/2020 11:01

Posted on 17/04/2020 16:47 by tivano

My membership is due for renewal in June the way I look at it if the club is not going to offer an extension i am not going to offer one and cancel my membership

Posted on 18/04/2020 11:01

Do you ask for an extension when not using sites. I would say loosing £1 a week is nothing and to be honest I wouldn't miss it as once payed it's out of site out of mind. Some people have very long pockets and wouldn't even give a pound to charity. surprised

brue replied on 18/04/2020 11:05

Posted on 17/04/2020 22:59 by TomL

Why do people blame predictive text for errors?  Do they not read their responses before pressing the Reply button?

Posted on 18/04/2020 11:05

Even better TomL, I could have switched off my predictive text couldn't I? But as with most humans we're prone to error at the best and worst of times. wink

One thing I'd like to thank CAMC for in these difficult circumstances is keeping the Club Together forum open so that we can socialise and chat on line.

brue replied on 18/04/2020 11:10

Posted on 18/04/2020 11:10

Our membership comes up for renewal at the end of the month and as members we also have motorhome insurance through the club. So to keep the continuity up we'll no doubt pay the fees needed but I doubt whether we'll be going away any time soon.

tivano replied on 18/04/2020 11:45

Posted on 18/04/2020 11:01 by lornalou1

Do you ask for an extension when not using sites. I would say loosing £1 a week is nothing and to be honest I wouldn't miss it as once payed it's out of site out of mind. Some people have very long pockets and wouldn't even give a pound to charity. surprised

Posted on 18/04/2020 11:45

I am pleased people are continuing to pay there membership and keeping the club going 

Takethedogalong replied on 18/04/2020 12:02

Posted on 18/04/2020 12:02

I would suggest the Club might be like a lot of other companies, small businesses and individuals. Something as huge, life altering, extended as this should call for a bit of a reassessment of a lot of aspects of how companies and small businesses are run, and for individuals, what are the real priorities one requires to maintain a decent life. It’s long been said that a large percentage of individuals are only 3 salary payments away from destitution. Those companies/charities paying huge salaries to top executives and not a great deal to core workers need to reset the moral compass. Those businesses looking to expand, expand, expand, need to rein things in a bit more. Those businesses not providing essentials for life just might not make it back for a very long time, if ever.  It’s very sad, but this is a life changer, make no mistake. The oldies once let of the leash will need to guard their health more, the youngsters will need to re assess huge parts of their lives from a monetary aspect. And everyone will be paying for the bail out of businesses, furloughs and other hand outs for a very long time, one way or another. 

DavidKlyne replied on 18/04/2020 12:10

Posted on 17/04/2020 23:23 by brue

My phone won't accept some of the words I type and if I spot errors I often have to "fix" a new word into the text memory. The system obviously decided Lima's was what I intended, it's still doing it now. If I type at speed I don't always check, I'm no doubt expecting too much of the phone. wink

Posted on 18/04/2020 12:10

Brue

I rather enjoyed the answer your phone came up with, it made me smilesmile

David

DaveJ99 replied on 18/04/2020 13:48

Posted on 17/04/2020 22:45 by DavidKlyne

That is not quite what I asked. I have been aware on many management changes in the company that I worked and not all of them very successful to say the least. My point to the poster was where was his information on what jobs he thinks are not required. I am sure if the Club felt there was a need they would take action but hopefully that would be based on a proper review and consultation rather than someone with no internal knowledge suggesting changes.

David

Posted on 18/04/2020 13:48

The question is, in the tough times when savings have to be made, is management exempt?  I say it is an expendable overhead and slimming it down has to be done as a matter of principle. I also say customer facing people, who make great holidays happen, are not so expendable and you need to tread carefully.

Based on 40 years in business, dealing with some very hard times, my experience is that management is much over-rated as a necessity. Those folks looking after customers in the field, on the phone and so on are amazingly good. You just let them get on with it and let the high rollers go.

Tinwheeler replied on 18/04/2020 14:07

Posted on 18/04/2020 13:48 by DaveJ99

The question is, in the tough times when savings have to be made, is management exempt?  I say it is an expendable overhead and slimming it down has to be done as a matter of principle. I also say customer facing people, who make great holidays happen, are not so expendable and you need to tread carefully.

Based on 40 years in business, dealing with some very hard times, my experience is that management is much over-rated as a necessity. Those folks looking after customers in the field, on the phone and so on are amazingly good. You just let them get on with it and let the high rollers go.

Posted on 18/04/2020 14:07

Do you know, though, how many top row managers are employed by the club or, indeed, are you familiar with the management structure? If not, your view can only be seen as a generalisation.

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