Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: It seems to me that this wasn't fully thought out. OR, every annual member over 10 years will receive an appropriate pin after their next renewal. I'm not sure whether it could ever include Life Members, as they seem to be thought of (based on previous posts on various threads) as a drain on funds, despite the loyalty shown by purchase of a Life Membership. +100000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I'll be at the 20 year mark next April. My kids will get a 10 year pin, I think. I signed them up when they were about 3 or 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 50 minutes ago, Misty Moonshine said: Wow! What a response.... Yes, this is new.... and (we thought) awesome!? Beginning with the January 2019 renewal dates for annual members, those who have hit a 5-10-15-20-25-30 year landmark will be receiving the landmark pin. We thought it was a great way to recognize our annual members and give them a little something to know we appreciate them. Sending out the pins to every member all at once would be extremely cost prohibitive- so we will be doing so each month as those memberships come up for renewal. I will post an annnouncement with all the details tomorrow as to when everyone can expect their pin... right now I’m enjoying my Sunday afternoon with my new grandson. Misty My pin was a pleasant surprise and greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Organizations that offer Life Memberships MUST execise excellent, prudent fiscal responsibility. The funds MUST be set aside as a trust fund and ONLY the annual income spent. Otherwise, they will become an onerous liability. Still, we should also receive our pins.he problem is our clothes will have so many holes and we will list to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Moonshine Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: It seems to me that this wasn't fully thought out. OR, every annual member over 10 years will receive an appropriate pin after their next renewal. I'm not sure whether it could ever include Life Members, as they seem to be thought of (based on previous posts on various threads) as a drain on funds, despite the loyalty shown by purchase of a Life Membership. Why do you think this wasn’t well thought out, Allie Mo? The loyalty of a life membership is not in question- nor has it ever been. SASS is greatly appreciative of ALL our members. We felt like it was high time to recognize landmark years of membership loyalty to SASS- for ALL our members; not just those wearing a gold badge. Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Misty Moonshine said: Why do you think this wasn’t well thought out, Allie Mo? The loyalty of a life membership is not in question- nor has it ever been. SASS is greatly appreciative of ALL our members. We felt like it was high time to recognize landmark years of membership loyalty to SASS- for ALL our members; not just those wearing a gold badge. Misty Please read my comment after the bold OR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 No matter what you do, when you have this big a group of people, you are never going to make everyone happy. I'm guessing this will go several pages with the debate about annual vs. life membership and who supports SASS more. I'll leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 51 minutes ago, Misty Moonshine said: Why do you think this wasn’t well thought out, Allie Mo? The loyalty of a life membership is not in question- nor has it ever been. SASS is greatly appreciative of ALL our members. We felt like it was high time to recognize landmark years of membership loyalty to SASS- for ALL our members; not just those wearing a gold badge. Misty PS I was responding to the comments by life members that they didn't get recognized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Matthew Duncan said: I might be accused of riding for the brand but I think these pins are a great idea. Great job Misty. CONGRATULATIONS on the grandson. Pass along my congratulations to your son also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I would not think life membership will have anything to do with the pins. As I would see it the pins indicate how many years you have belonged to SASS. Maybe when a life members anniversary date comes up, since there is no renewal payment, they will receive a pin indicating how many years they have been with SASS and be honored that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: PS I was responding to the comments by life members that they didn't get recognized. We got a big gold badge, why would we need a pin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: We got a big gold badge, why would we need a pin? Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 HOWDY; Do not need any stinking pins. Load six and lets start the dance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Recent (not sure when it started), Life members receive both a gold badge and a Life lapel pin. ...also available from the SASS Mercantile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I’m a tweener. I have to wait four more year to get my 20 I need two slices of pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, VICIOUS, SASS#8014 said: HOWDY; Do not need any stinking pins. Load six and lets start the dance! Better just load five!!! Load six and I believe it's a MDQ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Better just load five!!! Load six and I believe it's a MDQ!! You can load 6 with cap & ball, just cap 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Misty Moonshine said: Wow! What a response.... Yes, this is new.... and (we thought) awesome!? Beginning with the January 2019 renewal dates for annual members, those who have hit a 5-10-15-20-25-30 year landmark will be receiving the landmark pin. We thought it was a great way to recognize our annual members and give them a little something to know we appreciate them. Sending out the pins to every member all at once would be extremely cost prohibitive- so we will be doing so each month as those memberships come up for renewal. I will post an annnouncement with all the details tomorrow as to when everyone can expect their pin... right now I’m enjoying my Sunday afternoon with my new grandson. Misty VERY pleasant surprise. A pin won’t make me leave or stay but when I finally earn mine it’ll be a nice way to show my pride in being a member of such a wonderful organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 JOHN said if you think you going to need six, load six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 22 years for me and no pin. Oh well. Still a proud SASS member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 This is a great idea. Thanks Misty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I think that I will stay in SASS even if I don't get a pin!!! I think that seven or eight pins might be a bit over the top!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limpin Leroy Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 OK, if I understand correctly this membership recognition pin program has just begun. If this is true would explain why EVERYONE has not received on yet. I would expect them to show up with your next membership RENEWAL. Would not be practical to sit down establish everyon's years of membership then ship out a pin to everyone. Maybe folks should jusy chill out a little and see what happens. If this is a important complaint, then our association must be doing everything right. Right? I don't know about SASS's opinion about life members but I agree with Ali Mo that most organizations look at life members as a drain on finances. They are happy to get the big Life Member payment though ! I am happy with my badges (stink'n ?) and my (purchased) SASS Life lapel badge pin and my clean match pins and my life membership pins in Viet Vets of America, NRA, Calif. R & P Association, Second Amendant Association and gawd knows what else. In closing I would ask my fellow cowpokes and cow girls to show a little patience. Merry Christmas to all - and to ALL a good night ! .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Big Tree Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 All you whiners took a nice gesture that was giving those at Headquarters a good feeling and turned it into something that would (if I had done this) make me feel like your all ungrateful louts. You couldn't wait for an explanation or notification. Great Christmas spirit folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Ya Big Tree said: All you whiners took a nice gesture that was giving those at Headquarters a good feeling and turned it into something that would (if I had done this) make me feel like your all ungrateful louts. You couldn't wait for an explanation or notification. Great Christmas spirit folks. We were all just curious as to why someone got one and we didn't! We didn't turn it into anything bad, we were just asking about the program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 What a great gesture from SASS. I'm certain that issuing the pin is and will be no small task. As with anything patience will be required which certainly does not seem to be a strong point for a lot of folks. Thank you Misty for doing something extra for the membership along with all the other wonderful improvement that you have made the last few years. Please don't be discouraged as it is noticed by those of us who take the time to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Ditto what Deuce stated perfectly. A hearty thank you to Misty and the SASS office folks who put this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Seamus Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I joined in 2012 so I guess I'm still a newbie. I'll wait for my pin. Thanks Misty for a great idea and.....OH......by the way......you're waaaaay too young to be a grandma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramblin Gambler Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Looks like the pins get fancier as the number goes up. Can we get a picture of all of them? Looking at the difference between 10 and 20, by the time you get to 50 it oughta have gemstones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Ya Big Tree said: All you whiners took a nice gesture that was giving those at Headquarters a good feeling and turned it into something that would (if I had done this) make me feel like your all ungrateful louts. You couldn't wait for an explanation or notification. Great Christmas spirit folks. 3 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: We were all just curious as to why someone got one and we didn't! We didn't turn it into anything bad, we were just asking about the program! Hi Folks, As I see it, Rye is correct. Curiosity should not be construed as being ungrateful. I did not take any of the comments as negative. However, the lecturing did seem negative and assumed the worst from people. I know that was not my intent with my comments. Remember "benefit of the doubt" should go to the poster. In fact, Hubby won't be wearing his 20 year pin. So, I will probably wear it proudly as it applies to me too. Thank you, Misty for a nice idea. Merry Christmas y'all! Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Bubba Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Wow, super cool Misty and crew! That's a great idea. Keep up the great work!!! Congrats on that new Grandbaby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spittoon O Tool SASS #62053 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Can ya make a fourteen year pin for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimble Fingers SASS# 25439 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 17 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: We got a big gold badge, why would we need a pin? Well I wouldn’t mind the pins to have to display how long I have been a member of this organization. Perhaps I missed the announcement where all of this was explained in the latest Chronicle or in a different post here on the wire. If so sorry I am not up to date. But if there wasn’t an announcement then I would suggest one so everyone understand the program. I won’t fall into the trap I have before commenting on what if’s but as a Life member, I just want to say hell yes I want the badges that tell other members how long I have been a member no matter being a life member. Others shouldn’t have a problem with that either! i will also say thank you to Club management for coming up with the program as everyone loves to be recognized for participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 1:50 PM, Ya Big Tree said: Congratulations Matthew! Thank you! 20 years of paying annual dues when I should have went Life and saved $$$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: We were all just curious as to why someone got one and we didn't! We didn't turn it into anything bad, we were just asking about the program! Ugly ones (like me) got the sympathy vote and a pin!!! Lifers? What ya complaining about? I paid twice as much in dues then what you did!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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