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

[Phyllis731@xxxxxxx]

If you are going to provide freebies for the professionals, some of who may 
 be earning a decent living, how about a few scholarships for those of us  
students/learners who cannot afford to attend the convention?
 
Phyllis Robinson, Berwyn, Illinois
Retired Social  worker
Student Harmonica  student living on social security income.
 
 
In a message dated 8/2/2014 2:26:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx writes:

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