Re: [Harp-L] re: big name SPAH members...

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Makes sense to me....the professionals I run into usually tell me " I have been to the convention
XX years ago " 
I would suggest reaching out to those people.

Mike Wilbur

> On Aug 2, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> not sure what type of search committee is needed. the names that matter
> will rise to the top of a list pretty quick. my thoughts weren't about free
> convention tickets as much as free SPAH membership for all "full time
> professionals" of our instrument. I would send out notices every year
> worded like this: we are pleased to include you as a professional member of
> our organization. Annual dues are $50.00 and we waive that fee up for you
> because we would like to include you on our roster of professional members.
> As a non-profit we do appreciate any and all donations from our
> professional members to help us Preserve and Advance the Harmonica for
> generations to come.
> 
> as far as convention fee's I would send a communication stating that we
> would love for them to attend and perhaps participate. To attend each
> ticket will cost: $XX.XX. If they have an interest in getting involved then
> direct them to the powers that be and "work a deal"
> 
> Any communication with "star/professional" players should include the line:
> donations appreciated. my guess is that more $$ would be brought in this
> way instead of a straight $50 invoice
> 
> just my rambling thoughts on this issue for a while now. Bottom line....all
> would benefit from this concept. All professionals could use more exposure
> and sales opportunities and the general harp population will be proud to be
> on a member roster including the best of the best.
> 
> wb