[Lswtalk] LSW individual members?

[Howard L. Coy Jr.]

Erin, for years, we had two lists, membership and a mailing list. The Mailing list I did for the newsletter, and other mailings. I was given a list of all paid members, and all members were sent mailings. I assumed they still were, even though I no longer have an up-to-date list. We also included on that list Governmnet officials, directors of other libraries, etc., who were not member. 
To my knowledge, individual membership should and does include invites to public programs. For example, for years, we had individual members who were school teachers from Vernon, Calcasieu, etc., and several Library workers fromn McNeese.  Each Board member was also included. This was also a way of publicizing the activities of Libraries Southwest. 
 
Perhaps we can discuss at our next meeting. I for one, think all members should be getting info.
 
Howard




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--- On Wed, 10/17/12, Erin Chesnutt <echesnut at beau.org> wrote:


From: Erin Chesnutt <echesnut at beau.org>
Subject: [Lswtalk] LSW individual members?
To: lswtalk at beau.org
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 10:59 AM


Hi, gang!

First, I really enjoyed last night. A great crowd, lots of camaraderie,
yummy food and a fun speaker. Thanks to everyone who worked to make this
year's Author Dinner such a success!  Now to the point of this email ...

When I got home last night, I had a message from a family member who is
also an individual member of Libraries Southwest.  She was upset that she
had not received any notification of the upcoming Author Dinner, despite
having paid her dues earlier this year.

I've never really dealt with the individual membership level of LSW, so I
didn't know if this lack of communication was an oversight, a misdirected
piece of mail, or business as usual. I'm sure she would like to know why
she was not informed of an upcoming event. If anyone else wishes to
contact her, I'll share information privately.

My further question is : what all does an individual membership to LSW
gain for the member?  We no longer create a newsletter to share. Is it
more like a charitable donation than a membership?


Thank you,

Erin N Chesnutt, MLIS
Director
Beauregard Parish Library

337-463-6217
echesnut at beau.org

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