Re: [seul-edu] members and supporters

[Doug Loss <drloss@suscom.net>]

justin-r-swain@att.net wrote:
> 
> Thoughts on "member" and "supporter" concepts:
> MEMBER:
> The expression "member" may be (1) self-identifying as
> embracing a concept, or philosophy, (2) being accepted to
> a mailing or information distribution list, (3) a person
> or organization who tenders to an organization a minimum
> set fee in exchange for goods or services. If the
> receiving organization accepts the tender for membership
> and provides the payer the rights of membership based on
> its charter or bylaws - then the payer is a member.
> 
This is close to our concept of membership, I think.  Your #3 comes
closest, except that the "fee" would be the committment to work actively
toward furthering Free/Open resources in education, and the "goods or
services" would be the coordination of effortw with other
similarly-inclined groups.

> SUPPORTER:
> 
> The expression "supporter" (1) indicates a relationship
> between contributor and benefactor(s) - provide
> financial aid, labor, materials or services for
> the "cause", organization or individual that is the
> benefactor. (2) A supporter may or may not identified as
> a "member" of the benefactor's group(s.)
> 
I think for our purposes, we're thinking of "supporter" as one who
agrees with the espoused principles of the organization, with no
contribution being required.

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