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| MaryJane |
Posted - Oct 25 2016 : 07:43:31 AM
What do you think of this idea? We've been asked before but Brian was asked again recently:
"Hi Brian,
Thank you for the reminder. I don't know how I missed the first reminder email but I did. I would flip over nuts if my farmgirl sisterhood membership expired!!!
Is there a lifetime membership available that could be paid one time so I don't have the scare of missing the renewal?
Take care and be blessed."
Many (and I mean many:) years ago I bought a lifetime membership at our local food co-op (probably 1986). It cost $100. An annual membership at the Co-op costs $10. And like our sister above, I've liked it that it's been forever taken care of.
What are your thoughts? I'm all ears.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| AutumnCountyGirl |
Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 12:41:01 PM
I think offering options sounds great though I'll probably stick with the one year. :)
Kiersten, Farmgirl Sister #7232
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| herblady55 |
Posted - Feb 01 2017 : 11:13:39 AM
That's a great idea! Thank you(s)? *giggle* Brian and Meg!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The serious go through life blowing far too few raspberries!"
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| janamarieje |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 3:23:36 PM
I agree...thank you Brian, Meg and everyone who added to the conversation and decision.
Jana
#7110
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 3:13:38 PM
I like those options,Meg. Thankful for you and Brian and all those who keep everything going.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 3:12:37 PM
I like those options,Meg. Thankful for you and Brian and all those who keep everything going.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| Meg |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 2:05:04 PM
Oh yes, absolutely! Two options... one for the one year $20 and one for the six year $100 option.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| Christy925 |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 2:04:44 PM
I like the idea of a lifetime membership.
Farmgirl Sister #2315
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 1:47:18 PM
Meg and Brian,
I think that's a good option. Will we still be able to go with just one year for the $20??
Thanks much!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 11:58:07 AM
Sounds lovely to me!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| janamarieje |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 11:46:23 AM
I am good with that option and would sign up!
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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| Meg |
Posted - Jan 31 2017 : 11:37:09 AM
Thank you all for weighing in! Great ideas! With Mom buried with two books she’s working on, not to mention the next issue of our magazine we're wrapping up today and tomorrow, Brian and I did some brainstorming with the rest of our team and would like to go with your buy 5 years ($100), get a sixth one free idea. Should we roll with it?
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Jan 29 2017 : 2:00:45 PM
Weighing in super-late, but I love this idea. I'm terrible at remembering to renew things and have accidentally let my Sisterhood membership lapse a time or two, so I'd be happy to do a lifetime membership!
Farmgirl Sister #5159
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
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| nndairy |
Posted - Jan 24 2017 : 11:57:03 AM
What about offering "reward" years? Maybe instead of lifetime memberships do a buy 4 get one free or buy 9 get one free kind of thing? You could give them fun names and special certificates.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 23 2017 : 5:45:15 PM
Sherone,
That's how I feel about it too!
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| sherone_13 |
Posted - Jan 23 2017 : 10:28:05 AM
Definitely interested....as Sister #93, I am invested either way!
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #93
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 21 2017 : 06:44:01 AM
Maybe there could be a few different ways offered? That way whatever works for someone, they could go with that.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| DeVaudrey18 |
Posted - Jan 20 2017 : 6:13:23 PM
That would be wonderful! That way when my finances are settled I could join in and not have to worry about what finances would be like when membership time rolled around again. :)
J'ai valu,vaux et Vaudrai |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 4:25:03 PM
Shannon,
I believe it is a lifetime membership to the Sisterhood. Not sure if it has been confused along the way.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 4:02:49 PM
I think I am confused.... Are you talking about offering a lifetime membership to the magazine or to the Sisterhood? I think a lifetime membership to the Sisterhood would be LOVELY, but think an extended membership (such as 3, 5, or 10 year) membership to the magazine would be more advisable from a business spectrum.
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| hoosiercountry |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 2:30:04 PM
I like the idea of 3 or say 5 year membership, but lifetime no. It is a kind thought on your part Mary Jane, but I only see it as bad for the future of your business. Several (30+) years ago I started subscribing to a wonderful magazine for people that lived or wanted to live in the country. They had no ads, just big beautiful pictures, receipts, and wonderful articles of interest. It started offering really good subscription rates for 10 years, so I took advantage of the deal. Well within time the magazine began to place ads, the quality of the paper went to a due paper instead of glossy. The general quality changed, I still get it, but I do not enjoy it like I once did.
I would not like to see that happen to the Farm. I thank you for thinking of us farm girls and our pockets, but for this farm girl I go for a 3 to 5 year membership. Hugs Karla |
| churunga |
Posted - Jan 08 2017 : 07:39:56 AM
Not only does Mary Jane care about us but we also care about Mary Jane and her business. Aren't we just a great bunch of farmgirls?
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| herblady55 |
Posted - Jan 07 2017 : 5:18:46 PM
Hey Gals, I like the idea of a 3 year membership. Since I'm going to be 62 soon, my remember-er(is a word, yes?)is getting slower, so to not have to clutter it up too much remembering yearly fees, that's a good 're-member-thing,' right?* giggle* Whew, that was a lot of member-words, I need a nap now!hahaha
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
FGOTM:Jan.2012
Judy
French-Hugs&Squeezles!
"Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!"
"The serious go through life blowing far too few raspberries!"
"Broken cookies don't have calories!" |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Oct 26 2016 : 07:21:38 AM
Keep your ideas and valued opinions coming!!! They proved very helpful yesterday when Lucas, Meg, and I were discussing.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Oct 26 2016 : 07:14:52 AM
One thing MaryJane's question about Lifetime Sisterhood Membership brought out is how much being part of this wonderful group of like minded women means to us. She values our opinion and we want her to prosper in her business. Whatever membership plan is worked out I have faith that it will benefit us all.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Oct 26 2016 : 06:39:02 AM
I tend to agree that the lifetime membership would be good for members but not good for business on your end, As rates increase to produce and mail the magazine, the life time members will not have to bear those costs which would hurt you. Also, if the person moves and drifts away from MJF, then you are sending out magazines to an address that may not be current and having to absorb those costs. Practically, i like the idea of a two year or four year option. That seems to be a common pattern for other magazines that I see. It does provide cost benefits from purchasing it at a store, but does not get so far ahead that MJF gets caught in price increases with no way to make up the difference with those lifetime members.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
