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Offline mountain dog

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« on: January 15, 2011, 08:38:05 PM »
In aug. I mailed my dues to the PPHA for 3 yrs. I thought this included the Predator mag. also. I just got my renewal for the magazine today. Am I right or wrong about the magazine?
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Re: membership
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 01:46:13 PM »
I'm no longer an officer but the last time the PPHA had a problem like this it was because there was an outstanding bill left unpaid. I haven't gotten and issue since Aug and I am mad about it. I look forward to receiving this magazine and could have gotten a 3 year subscription to $24.99 and didn't because I thought mine was good till next month. Your not the only one Mtndog.
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2011, 03:20:25 PM »
I became a paying member in Oct of 10, and I have never receved a issue of Predator Extreme.
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Re: membership
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2011, 08:55:18 PM »
Some helpful information, almost anyone that ever has had a honest problem the volunteers that give there time for fee have always tryed to take care of the rest of the members problems. It is not like a place were people get paid a salary to take care of business.  Matter of fact most people that hold an office see that it is all work and only get to hear the complaints members have and not to many thank you,s.  Most in a short time give up there positions they hold in the club because they see all the work they have to do and see very little thank you,s in return. I know the wheels seam to turn slow sometimes but most members get good treatment. The best way if you have a problem is to contact your district Rep,  The district officers never know you have a problem until you tell them. Then work your way to other officers if you do not get the problem corrected. Posting on the board just makes these officers feel pressured. Just give your officers an email or a call if you have a district officer. They are all good guys and you will probably make a friend and an officer feel good about his position and the problem might get fixed even more quickly.Who knows you might end up hunting together some day just like the club was started for.
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Re: membership
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 10:57:32 AM »
Buckwheat, I feel that most of the officers know about this problem. It would not be expected by members if it was not used as a selling point to gain membership or promised to them. It is borderline theft of services. I know all about what officers have to do. It sucks and it's not easy, especially when nobody from the district gets involved to make it worth while.
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Re: membership
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 01:08:39 PM »
Fellas thanks for your concerns and thoughts.  As buckwheat said you should eimail your district guy for any concerns because we don't all live on these boards. 

As an FYI  The problem in the past with Predator Extreme was our fault.  We had an oustanding bill that was not processed because our secretary and treasurer stepped down and we didn't realize it was even due.  I called Grandview media and got things squared away.  Our secretary gratiously came back (Thank You) and we have a new Treasurer now.

As far as the new issue with Predator Extreme, I brought this up at the last officers meeting and we reviewed the process.  It doesn't appear to be on our end this time.  I will need to contact them again and ask what is going on.  As stated before many times this is a volunteer organization.  I am very sorry your not getting your magazines as you should.  I will continue to look deeper but ask that you all have patience.

Our membership process is very slow but has gotten better over the years especially now that we have PAYPAL.  Once you apply to become a member, the secretary puts it up for review and vote to the officers.  If approved the secretary sends out the welcoming membership package.  You name goes on a new or renewal list and that list is sent to Grandview media once a month along with payment for the publications.  Grandview media must then process the request on their end.  PX is a bi-monthly magazine. 

This process can take two months or more if in between subscriptions and how quick everything is approved.  People get sick, go on vacations and just like to hunt as you all do.  Is it the fastest process?  NO, but this is how we handle it.  It is not likely this process will get faster unless we go with full time officers and that isn't going to happen.

The officers of this club have meetings every other week and sometimes every week.  I wish you could all see how much work goes on behind the sceens.
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Re: membership
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2011, 01:21:46 PM »
Thanks Lookin4fun. Doing an outstanding job.

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Re: membership
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2011, 03:04:26 PM »
Waiting for a reply from Grandview Media for an answer.  Will post as soon as I hear.  Thanks.
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 03:50:00 PM »
The officers are doing a great job for being volunteers.  The changes since I've been a member are getting better.  When I renewed this time last year.  It took 3-4 months for me to get a copy PX.  Since then I've gotten it on time. 

Keep up the good work guys.
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 03:57:48 PM »
I got my predator extreme on thursday last week.  two decent articles in it this month. 
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Re: membership
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2011, 09:10:43 AM »
Ian, I got you 1 year free subscriptions and you should start receiving shortly.  You had expired in their list but your PPHA membership doesn't expire until 3/2011.

Chris, You should start getting your subscriptions in about a week.  It just took that long for processing as I stated in an earlier post.

Dave, I confirmed your address with your wife and had your status changed to first class and you should also start getting subscriptions very shortly.  Don't know why you were not getting them because everything looked good on both ends.

What it boils down to guys is communication.  All the way around.  Sorry you had some issues but it was no fault of the PPHA.  Contact your rep or any other officer if you have any future concerns.  Thanks.......Tim
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2011, 09:38:54 AM »
Tim. 

Good job, we appreciate everything you do. 

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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2011, 09:40:21 AM »
Thanks Tim.  I contacted my Rep the other day.  Appreciate it.
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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2011, 11:28:17 AM »
Great job Tim!!

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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2011, 04:59:26 PM »
Thanks for your time to check it out. I am getting the mag. What I said was I amgetting the renewal papers. You guys are doing a great job, Keep it up. I was not trying to cause you am trouble. It is just that all magazines drive you crazy with renewals.
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