[C320-list] Association Membership

[Scott Thompson]

Speaking of Membership benefits, could someone remind me where I can 
find details about the tool loaner program?  I know it's on the website 
somewhere, which appears to be in process of re-organization.

If I haven't said so already in the past, let me extend thanks again to 
Jeff Hare for the website and this list.  The website is one of the best 
sailing resources out there right now I think, and it looks terrific.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, 653


Karl Mielenhausen _/) wrote:
> Fellow Catalina 320 owners,
> 
> Let me extend my wishes for a joyous Holiday Season and a New Year of
> peace, happiness, and prosperity as we try to weather the current economic
> crisis.
> 
> While this may be a time when we are looking to cut discretionary
> spending, permit me to make a case for joining (or renewing) as a member
> of the Catalina 320 Association. Being a member of the association not
> only helps to fund the operating costs associated with the website and the
> discussion list, but it also qualifies you for many other benefits.
> An excellent summary may be found here...
> http://www.catalina320.com/staticpages/index.php?page=_IA_SellSheet
> 
> I am pleased to report that we have been able to increase our membership
> ranks by 18% in the past 12 months
> 
> At $24/year, our association dues are among the lowest of the various
> Catalina models. But that doesn't mean we aren't providing value...
>> Think about the money you have saved from tips received on this list.
>> Think about getting your BoatUS membership at half price because you 
>> are a C320IA member.
>> Think about developing friendships with fellow C320 owners, especially at
>> our annual regatta.
> 
> If you chose to join in the next two weeks, you will be assured of
> receiving the next (February) issue of the quarterly all-Catalina
> magazine, Mainsheet. We offer a PayPal option, or you can fill out the
> registration page and mail a check. PayPal is especially useful to our
> non-US owners as it avoids the increasingly difficult foreign currency
> transactions.
> 
> To join the Catalina 320 Association, follow this link....
> http://www.catalina320.com/staticpages/index.php?page=_IA_MembershipForm
> 
> Also, you don't have to be an current C320 owner to join the association.
> If you are lurking on this list, contemplating purchase of any Catalina
> model, you may find a Mainsheet subscription especially valuable, and
> might want to join the association in order to receive it along with the
> other benefits.
> 
> When you have a chance, we invite you to check out our improved website
> (www.catalina320.com) and send us any C320 info that you would like to
> have uploaded.
> 
> Once again, best wishes this holiday season and thanks for your continued
> support.
> 
> Karl Mielenhausen, Commodore
> Catalina 320 Hull 690
> New Bern, NC
> 
> Join us August 7-9, 2009 at Marina Del Rey, CA for our annual Catalina 320
> IA Regatta and Annual Meeting.