When will we be able to pay dues?

[GRNBGON]

When will we be able to pay dues? I would like to be one of the first to join. Sign me up!!!
Old Venom #8

[malcoll]

Are the dues going to be a reasonable amount? How much is going to go back to the Region for local events?

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

I heard thru the snake-vine that the dues structure will be VERY familiar, but that the % back to the regions, and speed-of-payment to Regions will be noticibly fast and more generous.

[99RT10]

I want #1, but "want in one hand and s*** in the other".........

[GRNBGON]

Welcome JonB. Great to see you back on the forums. They kicked me out too for a while, I can now post again but I will not be renewing VCA so it doesn't much matter anymore. Most will bail VCA once VOA gets going. It is looking great so far.

[daytonprowler]

I heard thru the snake-vine that the dues structure will be VERY familiar, but that the % back to the regions, and speed-of-payment to Regions will be noticibly fast and more generous.

You are correct Sir. We are working diligently on those aspects of the membership.

The membership portal will be opening on November 18th.

ALL members that join the new VOA between November 18th and December 31st, 2013 will be a "Charter Member". This will be designated on their name badges from then on.

So every member that joins between Nov 18th and Dec 31st will be part of Viper hisssstory.

More information to come.

[Silver04]

Hi - If we join b4 dec. 31 will we need to re-new on jan 1 for another year or will we get 13.5 months of membership?

I figure I might as well give voa one try, like I did vca...glad to hear it's going bye-bye.

[XSnake]

Hi - If we join b4 dec. 31 will we need to re-new on jan 1 for another year or will we get 13.5 months of membership?

I figure I might as well give voa one try, like I did vca...glad to hear it's going bye-bye.

The first memberships that will be available will be for 2014 so that would take you from Nov. 2013 till Dec. 2014.

[Silver04]

Great, thx! One benefit so far is the timely response from those "in the know"...much better than vca, for sure!

[SmoknTires]

In addition to what was discussed (and as JB stated), we're hoping to do something whereas distributions of dues are made quickly to the local regions. In the "old days" it was 6-9 months until we got dues (So people would pay in Jan, and regions didn't get money until July-Sept). We're not only hoping to disburse in the same quarter (at the VERY minimum), but we're actually working to do it the same month (and maybe even an automated method to do it real-time, but would require presidents to get on board with the technology).

[J TNT]

Thanks for the heads up , will be signing up on the 18th .

You are correct Sir. We are working diligently on those aspects of the membership.

The membership portal will be opening on November 18th.

ALL members that join the new VOA between November 18th and December 31st, 2013 will be a "Charter Member". This will be designated on their name badges from then on.

So every member that joins between Nov 18th and Dec 31st will be part of Viper hisssstory.

More information to come.

[Silver04]

In the "old days" it was 6-9 months until we got dues (So people would pay in Jan, and regions didn't get money until July-Sept). We're not only hoping to disburse in the same quarter (at the VERY minimum), but we're actually working to do it the same month.

You mean you would actually distribute $ sooner...oh my!? The fact it took so long for funds from VCA, along with minutes, the "magazine", and the badge was silly...Please make sure y'all don't over-promise, under-deliver.

Man, I'm gonna miss that badge...!!

[SNKEBIT]

Just got the email from the our local prez about the presidents meeting and progress.

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like this time around, things will work out for the members!!!!

[Fatboy 18]

Will international members sign up directly to the VOA online or should we be paying our monies to our UK reps and then that money sent to you on block? As im sure you are aware, there were different payment structures in place for International members with the VCA.

[City]

Please make sure y'all don't over-promise, under-deliver.

You guys are one tough crowd!

All I can add it that I was shocked at just how much is required to get this all together. My ignorance was bliss in that if I actually understood all that needed to be put in place, I'm not sure I would have "volunteered". As it is I might have helped with 2% of the workload and I've already put in for a 10% raise (10% of 0?).

Just so you know, Silver's exact phrase quoted above has been mentioned by several directors several times.

[VoodooRob]

Appreciate everyone's hard work to get the club off the ground.

[SmoknTires]

Just got the email from the our local prez about the presidents meeting and progress.

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like this time around, things will work out for the members!!!!

Yep, we're discussing international payment methods now. It's a tough nut to crack but there are options. International regions are now confirming they're coming aboard with VOA - several of them. So we should have something very soon.

[J TNT]

Big Thanks to those working hard behind the scenes to make all this happen , I'm sure it's not easy , but very appreciated !!!

[daytonprowler]

Everything is going like clockwork!

[TT76Tony]

All looks great so far, many thanks for all the work getting things off the ground!

Looking forward to singing up on the 18th!

[VENOM V]

Guys,

Thank you for getting this launched so quickly! And getting the forums going early was huge. Although I appreciate Viper Alley giving us a spot in their forum, there are some angry a-holes there and that place is hard to bear for long.

This forum is refreshing, positive and balanced (knock on wood).

Looking forward to becoming a Charter Member.

Todd

[ViperSmith]

[VENOM V]

Nice avatar Harold, LOL

[ViperGTS]

Yep, we're discussing international payment methods now. It's a tough nut to crack but there are options. International regions are now confirming they're coming aboard with VOA - several of them. So we should have something very soon.

I'll stick with the IL region anyway...

[Fastandloud]

This is going to be....GREAT!

I'm very excited about the new club and very appreciative of everyone's hard work!