Re: Re: OT AIS membership (Join us!)

In a message dated 1/26/2005 8:32:51 AM Central Standard Time, 
tesilvers@yahoo.com writes:


> With those thoughts in mind, I'm thinking of gift
> certificates (for irises) and gift memberships (to the
> AIS) for a few people who I think already have the
> makings of iris-lovers.
> 

I think this a superb suggestion! I considered sending this to you off list 
for two reasons. First, I am feeling I talk beyond people's willingness to 
listen when issues for which I have interest and concern cross my computer.

The other reason is that you are in an age group that we particularly need to 
in the AIS. Our membership has declined from about 12,000 in the 70's to 
below 6,000 now (both these numbers are from memory but are close). As membership 
has declined the average age of those of us remaining as members has increased 
and lies perhaps into the senior citizen range or will soon be.

More precisely, your input is of particular interest and value to me because 
of the age group you represent. I hope and expect it is for others. 

Would you consider a membership in Old South Iris Society? We are AIS 
affiliated. Your first year will be free. We have over time been able to decrease 
dues. I expect them to be a dollar by your second year (90% decrease). It may be 
that you abide too far away to attend meetings. Worry not. You will receive 
meeting notices and if you find yourself in this part of the world (perhaps you 
would like to visit the birth place of Elvis or the Natchez Trace Parkway), 
newsletter via email, and updates on the club's events and actions. You will 
receive a copy of our membership book about mid year. You will be afforded the 
opportunity to vote on all matters of consequence. You will be treated with 
equality in every respect. And, certainly in some instances you will find your 
input valued above all others based on merit. You are invited to participate in 
events/meetings of your choosing. Learn what Southern hospitality really means. 
Join us!

As a point in passin', OSIS has a slogan, "Join us!". I spect the AIS might 
make use of a similar one.
Smiles,
Bill Burleson

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