Dues are Due!!!

[Brad Conley]

Hey folks. The 2008 dues are now due for the BPG. If your membership expires in 2007 or earlier, you need to pay your dues. You can check your membership status by going to the Membership Roster at:

http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/member_roster.htm

and see when you membership ends. If your membership date is 2008 or later, you need not do anything...you will continue to receive The Buildsheet and you are current in your dues. If, however, your membership year is 2007 or earlier, well, you need to pay.

Dues are as follows:

$35.00 for 1 year.
$65.00 for 2 years.
$90.00 for 3 years.
$500.00 for lifetime.

There are a couple of ways to pay. You can send a check, made payable to The Buick Performance Group and send to this address:

Buick Performance Group
1150 W Fifth St
PO Box 614
Marysville, OH 43040-0614

Or you can pay by Pay-Pal. Our Pay-Pal email address is:

paypal@buickperformancegroup.com

Since paypal takes 3% of whatever is sent to us, it would be nice but not necessary for you to kick in a buck or two for those paypal fees. We all would appreciate it!

If you would, please include your membership number on your check or in the remarks section of the paypal payment. This really helps me out.


Now, when I go to the Membership Roster page, which is current as of 3-4-08, I see many names on there that, well quite frankly, surprise me. This is your club, a non-profit club at that. We need everyone's support to keep a good time rolling for all. We do not mandate that you are a member to enjoy our national event, nor do we hit you with a non-member fee to participate in same, but your club needs the funds to cover the costs (which have gone up this year) for that national event, and payout to the racers a fair winnings.

Please get your dues in soon.

Thank you.

[stagetwo65]

I mailed you my check today Brad. :TU:

[joy51872]

I'll bust my husbands chops about not being paid up :TU:

One thing I'd like to suggest is for the club to include a separate sheet of paper letting us know dues are due in the last buildsheet mailing of the year. It would be really helpful for those of us who forgot or someone like my dad who doesn't get on here to remember to send dues at the end or beginning of each year. I've seen a section in some of the build sheets reminding us about dues but think a separate sheet would be much more effective.........

[Brad Conley]

Joy,

The issue of The Buildsheet that is at the printers now has that page in it. It's not a tear-out, but one of the normal pages you can photocopy or tear out and mail in (or use paypal). The cost of a seperate sheet inserted into The Buildsheet is pretty high, that's the reason we went the way we did.

Thanks!!

[70 gsconvt]

Just paypaled you my 2008 dues.

[Brad Conley]

And I just received the email you did so!

Thanks for your support!!!

[painekiller]

paypal sent for 2 yrs. and a few extra $$ to cover fees.

[TheFly]

Almost forgot, sent dues by paypal + extra for fees.
noted member number in payment.

[jamyers]

Almost forgot, sent dues by paypal + extra for fees.
noted member number in payment.

Ditto for me. Now I need to get busy and write up the story of the 2NABOT.

[tufbuick]

Merriam-Websters Definition:

CLUB: an association of persons for some common object usually jointly supported and meeting periodically.

If anyone has been remiss in paying their dues to support their club...here are a few reasons why the club needs your money NOW !

1-In (5) five short months our National event will be comming up...THIS COSTS MONEY...lots of "advance money" !
Very Important that we have all the money needed !

2-Our club has expenses that need to be met and paid for on time...PRINTING, POSTAGE, PHONE BILLS, PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, EVENT APPAREL, WEB SITE COSTS, ETC., ETC., ETC.

3-Non of our Officers or volunteers get paid for doing all the behind the scenes chores that it takes to run this club...(some even foot the bill for certain things and ask nothing in return).

What I'm getting at here is there is a need for your monitary support of your club on a timely basis. Your Membership dues need to come in for the club to move foward and grow. New members need to be recruited by us in order for our club to also move foward and grow.

Wheather you attend your annual club event or not, your dues as a member are needed to make it happen. If you don't come you know you'll look foward to all the great photos that are voluntarily taken by some awesome photographers and then posted on our website.

Show the Officers and volunteers of our fine club how much you appreciate what they do. Show us all how you want to support this club and keep it growing year by year...without your support...there will be no club.

PLEASE send in your membership dues today, it is your resposibility as a member !!! :TU: :TU: :TU:

Thank you !!!

[Topcat]

I will be sending mine paypal this week. :TU:

Thanks and Peace WildBill

[gbsean]

We actually have recruited a member to contact those who mat have forgot and to v=contact those that used to belong but have not paid in a few years....This Club and its events are paid for by the members,,,the Build Sheet,,,the National and local events..we have some small clubs within this group that also step up to provide other entertainment at our events....if you are upping for only one year for $35...throw in another $5 or $10 for ther benifit of the club...it goes in no ones pocket but back to the members....

[455pev]

Hey Brad I payed my dues Yesterday and just want to make should you got it though paypal. Let me know thanks David(455pev)

[Brad Conley]

Hey Brad I payed my dues Yesterday and just want to make should you got it though paypal. Let me know thanks David(455pev)

Yep, sure did! I'll process them (I have several to do) later this week. I kind of like to do a group of them at once.

Thanks!!!

[jj455]

Brad, do you have an online registration form or must all applications be done by mail? Thanks Jim

[Brad Conley]

Brad, do you have an online registration form or must all applications be done by mail? Thanks Jim

Sorry, nothing online now. You can send the dues via paypal and just include in the remarks section the information on the registration form. If you are already a member, your membership number (helps me bunches), name and current address is all I need.

Thanks for asking...I think I'm going to put Marco on that project (online registration) next!

[Marco]

Sorry, nothing online now. You can send the dues via paypal and just include in the remarks section the information on the registration form. If you are already a member, your membership number (helps me bunches), name and current address is all I need.

Thanks for asking...I think I'm going to put Marco on that project (online registration) next!

:TU:

[83Stage1]

You know you've gotten too #### busy when you don't even realize you're a year behind a membership you enjoy...

Before I PayPal that in, would it be possible to include last year's :DOU: dues too and pick up the missing backissues of the Build Sheet?

[Rusty Davenport]

Not sure if I'm a current member or not?

[Marco]

Not sure if I'm a current member or not?

Hi Rusty,

Your membership will expire at the end of this year.

Here's the roster...
http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/member_roster.htm

[buicksstage1]

My wife is buying me a BPG membership for Christmas and I don't know how to do the e-mail deal for paypal. I have paypal but I don't have a paypal e-mail. Could someone please run through what I have to do. What comes with the membership? Chris

[gbsean]

My wife is buying me a BPG membership for Christmas and I don't know how to do the e-mail deal for paypal. I have paypal but I don't have a paypal e-mail. Could someone please run through what I have to do. What comes with the membership? Chris

http://buickperformancegroup.com/membership_application.html

2. is accepted for paying dues at the following email address: paypal@buickperformancegroup.com.

Please note: Paypal takes a 3% cut of every transaction received. If you feel so inclined, you might help us offset the cost of providing the convenience of a Paypal account by donating an extra buck or two when you register. Thank you for your consideration.

Membership Benefits
http://buickperformancegroup.com/forums/showthread.php?p=69683#post69683

[gus455]

OOPS! Didnt realize it was expired. Check is on the way.

[Mark 7sfg]

I have sent in my dues and have not heard or received anything. Could you let me know if they have been received properly.Thanks

[Brad Conley]

I have sent in my dues and have not heard or received anything. Could you let me know if they have been received properly.Thanks

Your name, please? You can PM me if you wish.

Thanks!

Brad

[70 gsconvt]

Paid up for two years. Sorry I missed doing this earlier.

[Mike Trom]

Paypal sent for 2010 dues! :TU:

[pphil]

just mailed my 3 year renewal
scott

[gbsean]

Thanks guys

[71stage1conv]

Just sent 2010 in via paypal. See ya in August!!!:YA:

[v8sky]

Thanks for posting this - will have to renew my membership via Paypal this weekend.

[84GNYorkPA]

Just paid dues for 3yrs.

Chuck

[Brad Conley]

And I receive them, Chuck.

Thanks!!

[65gs76limited]

Brad,sending you a check in Monday's mail.Don't have any Membership Form to send with it so let me know what else you will need? Tom

[Brad Conley]

Brad,sending you a check in Monday's mail.Don't have any Membership Form to send with it so let me know what else you will need? Tom

Current member? If you know your BPG number, that helps. Make sure address on your check is current. New member, mark "new" and your user name on here. Make sure info on the check is current, too.

Thanks!

Brad

[65gs76limited]

New member.Info sent with payment.

[65specialconver]

Mine will go in the mail monday!

[Smartin]

Dues sent!

[Rick]

Ditto, in the mail Monday moring

[v8sky]

Hi Brad,

Sorry for the long delay - just sent my 2010 dues through Paypal.

[Wildcat_65]

1477 Nagel Edward Cincinnati OH USA 2010 Member
Does 2010 member mean I'm paid thru this year and need to pay in 2011?
Thanks! Member 1477 Nagel

[Brad Conley]

1477 Nagel Edward Cincinnati OH USA 2010 Member
Does 2010 member mean I'm paid thru this year and need to pay in 2011?
Thanks! Member 1477 Nagel

Yeppers! You got it exactly correct Ted.

[pdzz]

I sent mine via pay-pal. My name is Phil Bassage, #2017. Thanks!!

[Brad Conley]

I've received it Phil. I'm trying to get over a very bad cold and I'll get it out to you. Should be this weekend.

Thanks!

Brad

[Wildcat_65]

Yeppers! You got it exactly correct Ted.

Allright! Good to know, Thanks Brad, hope your feeling better this weekend.

[sharkmonkey]

I sent my dues last week.
Thanks,
-mark

[Brad Conley]

I received it Mark. I'm home sick with the flu for the past week +1 day now. Wife talked me into going to the Dr today and got some meds. I have not had a chance to process anything for the past couple of weeks (waiting for the new buildsheet to show up) and now the flu.

I wouldn't wish this on anyone..Blah.

[sharkmonkey]

Sorry to hear that Brad. Take your time and get well soon. I certainly took my time sending in the dues...:RE:

-mark

[Kick71]

I sent money in today Brad as well.
Hope you feel better Brad.

Mike

[Brad Conley]

I sent money in today Brad as well.
Hope you feel better Brad.

Mike

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your well wishes. Looks like I'm staying home the rest of the week according to the Dr and my wife. It will be at least next week before I get a chance to process anything. BTW, I did receive your application, but nothing from Paypal yet. Did you send money to us via paypal yet? Just making sure, as I don't have it here.

Brad

[Kick71]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your well wishes. Looks like I'm staying home the rest of the week according to the Dr and my wife. It will be at least next week before I get a chance to process anything. BTW, I did receive your application, but nothing from Paypal yet. Did you send money to us via paypal yet? Just making sure, as I don't have it here.

Brad

yes Paypal sent to paypal@buickperformancegroup.com
I recieved confirmation from PayPal.

Mike

[Brad Conley]

Just hit our account...nobody said Paypal was fast about anything.:LAUGH:

[Kick71]

Just hit our account...nobody said Paypal was fast about anything.:LAUGH:

:LAUGH:
10-4 Thanks Brad.

Mike

[Brad Conley]

Guys, life has thrown me a curve ball. My middle child, Alex, is in the hospital with a collapsed lung. They have tried to get it to re-inflate, which it has once, but it re-collapsed within 12 hours of withdrawing the vacuum on his chest tube. They are trying to get the "bubble" that burst in his lung to heal without surgery and that takes time. They have re-inflated the lung again this afternoon and it is holding with the chest tube/vacuum being applied. They will leave this in place for at least another day, maybe two before removing the vacuum from the chest tube and seeing if the lung will stay inflated. We're praying it does because the next step is surgery.

To answer some of the questions we've been asked a lot: He's 19 and very healthy. Non-smoker (never) but very tall and thin (5'10" and 122 lbs). It seems tall very thin young males have a propensity for this to happen; a "bubble" on the exterior surface pops and causes an air leak, which fills the chest cavity with air and causes the lung to collapse. His has happened on the right lung. No one has been able to tell us why. There is no good reason for this. His bubble burst on Tuesday and we've been in the ER/Hospital ever since.

My first concern is my family. It will now take a little more time for me to process stuff for the BPG office, so please forgive me if I don't get stuff to you right away. I have several processed already that I was just waiting on the latest issue of the Buildsheet, which I have received, so I'll get them out over the weekend.

PS: The hospital at least has WIFI and it does help him pass the time. I'm using their WIFI right now to type this. Ain't technology great???

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

[tufbuick]

Brad,
this is a shock since I have known Alex for quite a few years and he always seemed in tip top shape.

My heartfelt prayers go out to you, Jodie and Alex. I don't pray to often but tonight I will be on my knees asking God to help Alex along with his recovery.

A have never met a finer young man, all your kids are great, and I will keep you guys in mind as I'm sure the doctors will do all they can to ensure his complete recovery.

With all our love and prayers to your family.
Ron and Jo Mooney

[gbsean]

hoping for a speedy and complete recovery

[sharkmonkey]

Sending prayers your way. Is he at Children's?
-mark

[Brad Conley]

He is in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville. Doing well tonight...just waiting. As I've learned this week, the medical profession is nothing more that a waiting game. Hurry up and wait. Hurry up and wait. We will know more Monday to see if the lung is holding without surgery. Been a very tiring and trying week for Jodie and I and especially Alex.

[sharkmonkey]

Hey Brad, I know the waiting game. My youngest was in the hospital in February for seven days. She was having respiratory issues. It felt like we were there for three months!
-mark

[Mister T]

Bringing this back up, as my dues are due soon. Brad, I will get a US dollar money order out to you within the next couple of weeks to cover the next 3 years.

Edit: Cheque, well, money order, will be in the mail Wednesday.

[Mister T]

Bringing this back up, as my dues are due soon. Brad, I will get a US dollar money order out to you within the next couple of weeks to cover the next 3 years.

Edit: Cheque, well, money order, will be in the mail Wednesday.

Hi Brad, I know you probably very busy these days, but I was wondering if my membership renewal for 3 more years has made it yet.

[Brad Conley]

Hi Tom,

Yep, I received it. I'm waiting until after Christmas to mail stuff, hoping it stands a better chance of arriving at it's destination then.

Merry Christmas!

[Mister T]

Thanks Brad. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[Wildcat_65]

Hi Brad, please be on the lookout for my Paypal Payment for 3 year renewal. Thanks,
Ted Nagel 1477

[Wildcat_65]

Hi Brad, payment sent on 12/14/2010-just checking as the member's list still shows me as a 2010 member.
1477 Nagel Edward Cincinnati OH USA 2010 Member
Thanks!

[Brad Conley]

I've received it Ted...Drew and I are working on things getting them caught up. It has been processed internally here, just going through our double check now. Should be complete by the end of the week.

We've been busy at work and it's taking a little more time than usual. Thanks for your understanding.

[Wildcat_65]

Thanks Brad! Got my card today. :TU:

[75RivGS]

Altough a 2010 member (membership card says so) my number is not in the roster.:confused4:

Member #2161

Oh well:

Just paid through Paypal for 2011.

[Marco]

Altough a 2010 member (membership card says so) my number is not in the roster.:confused4:

Member #2161

Oh well:

Just paid through Paypal for 2011.

Hi Rob,

Yes, you are 2161 and your membership ended in 2010. The membership database is correct, the member roster on this website is not and I'll update it ASAP.

Sorry for the confusion.

[Marco]

Website roster updated.

[Paul Vilser]

Renewal sent via PayPal. See you in Columbus! Paul

[jj455]

Sent renewal for a 2 year membership today via paypal. Membership card??? I never received one the last time. Thanks JJ

[bgs455]

Dues sent today via Pay-Pal. Thanks.

[daveismissing]

Altough a 2010 member (membership card says so) my number is not in the roster.:confused4:
Member #2161
Oh well:
Just paid through Paypal for 2011.

Hello Neighbour (numerically) I'm #2162.
Now paid thru 2012 but I see I'm still on the naughty list as far as the web access is concerned.
Dave

[gbsean]

may take up to a week or two to update the database...please remember we are all volunteers and sometimes things come up...thanks for renewing

[gbsean]

Altough a 2010 member (membership card says so) my number is not in the roster.:confused4:

Member #2161

Oh well:

Just paid through Paypal for 2011.


Hello Neighbour (numerically) I'm #2162.
Now paid thru 2012 but I see I'm still on the naughty list as far as the web access is concerned.
Dave

sent messageto Marco to see what is going on

[Brad Conley]

Dues sent today via Pay-Pal. Thanks.

Steve,
I have not received anything from you today from paypal...double check and let me know.

[Brad Conley]

Sent renewal for a 2 year membership today via paypal. Membership card??? I never received one the last time. Thanks JJ

It's in the mail. If you don't receive it within a week, please let me know.

[bgs455]

Brad, here's what Pay-Pal shows.

Payment Sent (Unique Transaction ID # 5N094511XM766893L)


Original Transaction
Date Type Status Details Amount
Apr 20, 2011 Payment To Buick Performance Group Completed ... -$37.00 USD


Related Transaction
Date Type Status Details Amount
Apr 20, 2011 Add Funds from a Bank Account Completed Details $37.00 USD


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Business Name:
Buick Performance Group (The recipient of this payment is Verified)
Email:
paypal@buickperformancegroup.com

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Business Contact Information

Customer Service URL: http://www.buickperformancegroup.com
Customer Service Email: adamm@buickperformancegroup.com
Customer Service Phone: 314-713-1262

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Amount sent:
-$37.00 USD
Fee amount:
$0.00 USD
Net amount:
-$37.00 USD


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Date:
Apr 20, 2011
Time:
00:57:44 PDT
Status:
Completed

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Subject:
You've got money!
Note:
2011 dues for Steve David, BGS455, BPG#1058. Thanks.
Funding Type:
Instant Transfer
Funding Source:
$37.00 USD - (Confirmed)

Back Up Funding Source:
Visa Card

[Brad Conley]

Got it. Gmail thought you were spam along with about 5 others.

[daveismissing]

sent messageto Marco to see what is going on

Got the new membership card -Thanks Brad

Still a pariah here tho- yoo hooo, MARRRRCCOOOOO. :)

[Brad Conley]

Got the new membership card -Thanks Brad

Still a pariah here tho- yoo hooo, MARRRRCCOOOOO. :)

:DOU: My bad...fixed it now!

[Marco]

Got the new membership card -Thanks Brad

Still a pariah here tho- yoo hooo, MARRRRCCOOOOO. :)

Brad took care of you :YA:

[65gs76limited]

Brad,I'm # 2163-Last name is Klepsky not Slepsky. I have also paid for two years and the roster doesn't reflect this. Did you get my payment? Thanks, Tom Klepsky with a "K".

[Brad Conley]

Hi Tom,
I have corrected the main database to a "K"...sorry about that. I do have your check here and will get to it as soon as possible. Been very busy @ work and so forth. I'll get it out to you soon.

Thanks for your understanding.

Brad

[65gs76limited]

As long as you have it I'm in no hurry.I know the feeling with work and everything else going on.Just not enough hours in the day or days in a week anymore. Tom

[DavidC77]

Howdy All

I'm just wondering how long it takes for a membership to go through and I wanted to make sure my membership made it in.

I made the check out and mailed it on 19 Sept 2011 and I haven't seen or heard anything yet.

It's been a month so I just wanted to check and make sure you got my membership form/check.

Thanks

David

[Brad Conley]

I have it David. It's Marching Band season and I'm consumed with that right now. We're also in the process of having someone else take over the office duties, so things are a little mixed up right now. I'll start processing again in November.

Thanks for your understanding.

[Marco]

Hi David,

I changed your permissions on the website so you should be able to see the members-only section.

Happy reading, and THANK YOU!

[69GS400s]

Hi David - thanks for supporting the BPG :YA:

[DavidC77]

I have it David. It's Marching Band season and I'm consumed with that right now. We're also in the process of having someone else take over the office duties, so things are a little mixed up right now. I'll start processing again in November.

Thanks for your understanding.

No problem Brad, I just wanted to make sure you got the check and that it wasn't floating around somewere in "Mailland".

By the sounds of it the "Year" runs from Nov to Nov, is that correct ???

If so am I all set or do I have to pay up again in a few weeks :BROW: :T: :BROW:

Thanks

David

[DavidC77]

Hi David,

I changed your permissions on the website so you should be able to see the members-only section.

Happy reading, and THANK YOU!

Thanks Marco

[DavidC77]

Hi David - thanks for supporting the BPG :YA:

Thanks Alan

I've been meaning to do it for awhile, I finely got a chance to take the plung, I'm happy that I did.

Us Buick folks have got to stick together :YA:

[DavidC77]

I have it David. It's Marching Band season and I'm consumed with that right now. We're also in the process of having someone else take over the office duties, so things are a little mixed up right now. I'll start processing again in November.

Thanks for your understanding.

Howdy Brad

Hey I was just wondering if anything has happened with my membership yet ???

I haven't gotten anything in the mail yet .

Can you check on it and let me know.

Thanks

David

[Marco]

Howdy Brad

Hey I was just wondering if anything has happened with my membership yet ???

I haven't gotten anything in the mail yet .

Can you check on it and let me know.

Thanks

David

Hi David,

Please be patient with us, as office manager duties/membership processing is currently being transferred from Brad to Ken Lisk. Ken needs to get up-to-speed on mailing the needed information out. It will take a little-bit of time to sort it all out. Your membership was the example that Brad used when teaching Ken over an internet desktop-sharing connection last Thursday, so rest assured we did receive your information.

Our apologies for the delay. In the meantime, you do have access to all the online build-sheets.

...and THANK YOU Ken for stepping up with the willingness to get involved perform these duties to move the club forward!

[71GSX455-4Spd]

We're getting there David! As Marco stated, our apologies about the delay. Rest assured you are an official full-fledged member! I should be able to get your card out to you in the next few weeks.

[DavidC77]

Hi David,

Please be patient with us, as office manager duties/membership processing is currently being transferred from Brad to Ken Lisk. Ken needs to get up-to-speed on mailing the needed information out. It will take a little-bit of time to sort it all out. Your membership was the example that Brad used when teaching Ken over an internet desktop-sharing connection last Thursday, so rest assured we did receive your information.

Our apologies for the delay. In the meantime, you do have access to all the online build-sheets.

...and THANK YOU Ken for stepping up with the willingness to get involved perform these duties to move the club forward!


We're getting there David! As Marco stated, our apologies about the delay. Rest assured you are an official full-fledged member! I should be able to get your card out to you in the next few weeks.


Thanks Guys.

I just wanted to make sure I didn't get lost, that's all.

Looking forward to gettting my membership, thanks.

David

[techg8]

Paypal'd my 2012 renewal.

[cfed]

Hey Guys,

Paypal'd my 2012 dues. Sorry for the delay.

[Brad Conley]

Hey Guys,

Paypal'd my 2012 dues. Sorry for the delay.

I received them Cliff and have forwarded the funds to the new, correct paypal address.

The correct paypal address is now: bpgmembership@gmail.com

[75RivGS]

Payment on its way (Paypal)

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Great! Thanks! :TU:

[buickwagon]

Ken, I sent a payment via Paypal on Jan. 5th for 2012. I'm assuming you've received it since it cleared - even though it went to the old Paypal address (thanks Brad).

How do I get access once again to the member section since apparently I let my 2011 membership lapse? Thanks.

[gbsean]

Paul you are all set....thanks...make sure you bring the wagon to the Big Boat Bash

[buickwagon]

Thanks Sean! I'm planning on being in Ohio with the wagon in August - should be fun as always!

[cacmanjr]

Sent dues in via paypal a couple of days ago.

[cacmanjr]

Did you guys get my dues? My membership has not been updated.

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Hi Carl-

I have your paypal payment from 2/5. It will be processed into the membership database, along with others, and then the database will be sent to the webmaster to update the website.

On a side note, I have enjoyed seeing your old race car over at Bob Christo's house on a regular basis! :TU:

[cacmanjr]

Sounds great, Ken. How is Bob doing with the car? It was a great car for me. I'm sure that a little more horsepower would have pushed it into the 9's easily.

[71GSX455-4Spd]

I think Bob won't push the car as hard as you did, Carl. He's hoping to keep his motor together for many, many passes, so he's going a bit easy (only high 10's, lol). I remember the first time I saw that car was one of the early BPG events when we were at Quaker. You were towing it on a trailer into the hotel parking lot. Not many like it, so it's hard to forget! :TU:

[cacmanjr]

You have a good memory, Ken. I went to the very first event at Quaker and had a great time. I believe the car was running low 11's or high 10's at that time. I got it all the way down to 10.30's before I sold it. It was a great car. Sunday drive down the track. Do your burn out, set the transbrake and leave on the last yellow. Those were the days!

[Paul Vilser]

Renewal sent today via PayPal. See you in Columbus!

[DavidC77]

Howdy guys

I haven't heard anything yet on my membership so I figured I'd check in to see " What's up " with my membership???

Thanks

David

[71GSX455-4Spd]

David, this page lists the members and their status (what year they are paid through):

Membership Roster (http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/member_roster.htm)

You'll see that member #2313 is in good standing through 2012, meaning your check has been processed and the database which drives the above list and the Build Sheet mailing list has you up to date. That same database is what's used to create the printed out list we use at the Nats to determine if you qualify for the member discount rates or if you want to check your membership status at the gate. So you're good all the way around! :HI:

I do owe you a membership card for your wallet. I admit I'm fighting with an Avery business card template as I try to make batching out cards easier. If Avery defeats me :RE: , I'll print them out one at a time as has been traditionally done. I haven't done battle with the Avery template in a while as the database drives everything and that's been my main focus.

As far as the mechanics of membership processing, I swing by the post office box about once per week to pick up any checks that have been mailed in. Note that Brad is still receiving checks at the Marysville, Ohio PO box and then forwarding them to PO Box 5130, Milford, Ct 06460, so that sometimes causes a time lag. I know your check was sent some time ago as when Brad did an internet training for a few of us BOD at the end of last year, you were the example used for check processing (congratulations!).

I also have direct access to the Paypal account, so I pull down images of those payments and process them through the database along with the checks (checks I scan and keep an image on file). All paypal and check images are kept securely. As I'm a working man with (5) kids this is generally done on a Sunday morning when the house is still asleep.

Once I've processed a batch, I forward the Database to Marco (our Webmaster) to update the above linked list. Yardley and I are in contact and before he prints out mailing labels for The Build Sheet, I do a PO Box and Paypal sweep and make sure no payments are awaiting that won't be included in the mailing list for the newsletter, which is driven off the same database.

So, that's pretty much a thumbnail sketch of how we get you and others into the system. The main thing is getting you into the membership database. From there it's a matter of getting you on the membership roster and always making sure the database is current before a Build Sheet mailing. There was definitely a time lag between Brad showing us how to process at the end of the year and then me getting the hang of it at the same time the annual renewals were coming in. I want to make every attempt to assure that no mistakes are made, so I had some spreadsheets I was manually populating and comparing against the database.

Hopefully, that's not TMI, but I figured others with the same question might benefit from the explanation. We have made a few improvements and have some ideas for additional improvements to further expedite the process. They will get done, but as this is a club run by members, we all are working stiffs with families, so sometimes it takes longer to make improvements than if this were a full-time "business" club. On the other hand, your money goes to fully support club activities. We try to use our collective skill sets to do everything we can internally.

Note I'm not making any excuses here, just letting you and others know how it's handled.

Thanks!

[69GS400s]

BIG THANKS for taking this over Ken :YA:

[Mister T]

BIG THANKS for taking this over Ken :YA:

X2!

[DavidC77]

David, this page lists the members and their status (what year they are paid through):

Membership Roster (http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/member_roster.htm)

You'll see that member #2313 is in good standing through 2012, meaning your check has been processed and the database which drives the above list and the Build Sheet mailing list has you up to date. That same database is what's used to create the printed out list we use at the Nats to determine if you qualify for the member discount rates or if you want to check your membership status at the gate. So you're good all the way around! :HI:

I do owe you a membership card for your wallet. I admit I'm fighting with an Avery business card template as I try to make batching out cards easier. If Avery defeats me :RE: , I'll print them out one at a time as has been traditionally done. I haven't done battle with the Avery template in a while as the database drives everything and that's been my main focus.

Thanks!

Thanks Ken

Hey, 2313, that's a good number, I like that :TU:.

I remember that I was a training tool, :T: I feel honored :YA:.

I just wanted to check in as I haven't heard anything or recieved my Super BPG decoder ring yet :BROW:

I'll keep an :PUZ: out at my mailbox for the stuff from you.

Thanks

See Ya

David

[joy51872]

BIG THANKS for taking this over Ken :YA:

x3

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Thanks for the encouragement guys! Brad is a tough act to follow!

[staged67gspwr]

I paypal`d my renewal today member #1062

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Thanks George!

[71GSX455-4Spd]

OK, this is what is to be mailed as far as renewed and new memberships. The latest Build Sheet is in each along with a letter from Sean and your membership card. I still have the latest I received to process!

If you discover any errors, please notify me immediately. Thanks!! :TU:

13595

[staged67gspwr]

Thanks George!


;-)

[trixdout]

Is joining the buick performance group still valid? I tried using the email address posted on the first page and paypal states its an invalid domain.

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Are you using paypal@buickperformancegroup.com?

That is the correct address to use for PayPal. Let me know if you are still having problems.

[71GSX455-4Spd]

I just checked PayPal and see a payment from you, so you must have figured it out.

Thanks and welcome!

[trixdout]

Yea i ended up figuring out that i copied and pasted it when a > sign. So paypal was refusing the address. Thank you.

[Marco]

Yea i ended up figuring out that i copied and pasted it when a > sign. So paypal was refusing the address. Thank you.

Thank you Pete!

[No Lift]

I got a membership reminder card in the mail today. I Paypal'd the money in so I don't forget about it.

I think it was a good idea to send out the reminders. I don't know what list was used to send it out but I'd recommend sending one to everybody that was ever a member just to see if you can get some of the lapsed members back into the fold. I don't think the internet has as big of an influence on the old school Buick guys as much as some people would like to think. If you don't get a hit after a mass mailing this year then you can take the older lapsed members off future reminder mailings.

[Yardley]

I do the remincer cards, Mike. Last year I did them for the previous 3 years. I suppose I can do another blast.

[75RivGS]

I got a membership reminder card in the mail today. I Paypal'd the money in so I don't forget about it.



x2

[Mister T]

Bringing this back up, as my dues are due soon. Brad, I will get a US dollar money order out to you within the next couple of weeks to cover the next 3 years.

Edit: Cheque, well, money order, will be in the mail Wednesday.


Hi Brad, I know you probably very busy these days, but I was wondering if my membership renewal for 3 more years has made it yet.


Hi Tom,

Yep, I received it. I'm waiting until after Christmas to mail stuff, hoping it stands a better chance of arriving at it's destination then.

Merry Christmas!


Thanks Brad. Merry Christmas to you and your family!


I do the reminder cards, Mike. Last year I did them for the previous 3 years. I suppose I can do another blast.

Yardley, please clear something up for me. I received a renewal reminder, yet the membership roster still shows me as a 2013 member. :confused4: Was there a rip in the time space continuum??:HI:

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Tom,

I checked the membership database and you last paid on 2/1/2011 for three years and show up as a 2013 member. I think Yards was probably just seeing if he could shake a few more bucks out of your wallet! :BEERS:

The cards were made from a list culled from an Access database. I'll ask Yards to check his search to see if anyone else was sent a card that is current.

There is also some sort of statement of "if you've already paid, ignore this card" on there. That's more related to people that paid close to the end of the year that I have not processed yet. Obviously not the case with you, Tom, but I mention it as others may read this thread also. Those should be the only gaps.

Yards is finalizing the next Build Sheet and new cards will be updated and be attached to those mailings.

Thanks!

[Mister T]

Tom,

I checked the membership database and you last paid on 2/1/2011 for three years and show up as a 2013 member. I think Yards was probably just seeing if he could shake a few more bucks out of your wallet! :BEERS:

Thanks!

Ken, thanks for checking that out.:BEERS: That darned Yardley, always looking out for extra cash.:LAUGH: I suppose I *could* send one or two of Canada's nice plastic wallet stuffers for him to ogle.:WOW:

[joy51872]

Hi Ken,
My membership was paid thru 2013 (have membership card that was mailed last year) but roster shows me as 2012. Also, hubby got his Buildsheet but I didn't get one. Please look into when you have a chance.
Thanks
Joy

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Hi Ken,
My membership was paid thru 2013 (have membership card that was mailed last year) but roster shows me as 2012. Also, hubby got his Buildsheet but I didn't get one. Please look into when you have a chance.
Thanks
Joy

Hi Joy

I'll check the database when I'm near the computer. In the meantime, let's just blame it on Yardley. :T:

[mikemiller69gs]

It is been a few years since I was a member. I sent via PayPal today.

Thanks,

Mike Miller

[71GSX455-4Spd]

It is been a few years since I was a member. I sent via PayPal today.

Thanks,

Mike Miller


Thanks Mike! :HI:

[joy51872]

Just knew it had to be Yardley who dropped the ball!


Hi Joy

I'll check the database when I'm near the computer. In the meantime, let's just blame it on Yardley. :T:

[GranSportSedan]

i want to renew my membership but dont know my old BPG number. is it still 35.00 and what info do you want included in the paypal payment?

Bob Gibbs

[gbsean]

i want to renew my membership but dont know my old BPG number. is it still 35.00 and what info do you want included in the paypal payment?

Bob Gibbs

Member 1767 Billings MT

need current address and e-mail addy...and yes still $35.00

http://buickperformancegroup.com/register.htm

[Mike Sobotka]

What is the status of my membership? I have a card from 2007 with member 1930 and a card from 2010 with member 2126. I would prefer to have the 1930 back. Thanks, Mike

[gbsean]

What is the status of my membership? I have a card from 2007 with member 1930 and a card from 2010 with member 2126. I would prefer to have the 1930 back. Thanks, Mike

member 1930 good thru 2014 that's the only one I see

you might have gotten someone else s card...

[Mike Sobotka]

Cool! Is there such a thing as a life membership? Thanks.

[gbsean]

Cool! Is there such a thing as a life membership? Thanks.

Dues Options:
1 Year Membership - $35
2 Year Membership - $65
3 Year Membership - $90
Lifetime Membership - $500

[Paul Vilser]

Renewed today.

Paul Vilser BPG#1992

[69GS400s]

Cool! Is there such a thing as a life membership? Thanks.

Sure is Mike ... I'll teach you the Secret Handshake at this years' Nationals :YA:

Thank YOU and EVERYONE else for continuing to support YOUR Club :BEERS:

[joy51872]

Hi Joy

I'll check the database when I'm near the computer. In the meantime, let's just blame it on Yardley. :T:

Been a few weeks, just checking to see if you've able to figure out my membership status?

[71GSX455-4Spd]

Hi Joy-

I fixed it in the database, so you're all set. Once I get the database to Marco, he'll update the website and you'll show up properly!

Thanks!

[Marco]

Hi Joy-

I fixed it in the database, so you're all set. Once I get the database to Marco, he'll update the website and you'll show up properly!

Thanks!

Website is updated!

http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/member_roster.htm

[joy51872]

Thank you Ken & Marco, much appreciated!