Rewards
The Bayou Woodturners is working on a program called "Members' Rewards" at this time. I hope to post an article on the President's Forum following the rewards program in December. It all started with a comment from a member, "how can we pay them to be involved?"
Essentially, we pay points for members who participate in different aspects of club activities. From set-up crews, demonstrators, assistants, gallery items, challenges, challenge winners, newsletter or website articles, etc. The points accumulate during the calendar year and are used at a special meeting in December to bid on items in a silent auction. This year we have 36 items, ranging in value from $10.00 to $275.00, incuding chucks, tools, jigs and even a one-of-a-kind Gorst Duplessis work or art. They all total over $2000.00 retail at this time. Members can bid using their points or cash, a point is worth a buck. They can combine the points and cash to make a purchase. We're even auctioning off the existing club lathe to make way for a new one. It's been well received to date with several members earning over 300 points or $300 to use in the auction.
We made a committment to the first $1200 and raised the balance through donations or special deals. It meant that we put the membership fees for 40 members on the line with hopes of increasing involvement.
It worked.
Our gallery is the largest ever, challenges have full tables. Set-up crews are there early and eager. We get articles for newsletters, etc.
Want to learn more? Go
www.bayouwoodturners.com and look for the link to members' rewards.
Capt. Eddie
The Bayou Woodturners.