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OzSTOC News & Rider Assistance => OzSTOC News & Events... => Topic started by: ST2UP on June 06, 2016, 03:48:38 PM
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Well it's that time of the year again were I rattle the small OzSTOC jam tin >:()......this gets prompted by our groups single biggest expense each year in June our Website/Forum hosting fees that I have just paid.
You don't need to be involved with this awesome group of people for long to realise it's the members and their passion for the club and its activities that gives OzSTOC it's momentum.
OzSTOC has never had a membership fee to be apart of this club....and those plans remain in place with no vision to change from this time proven concept.
But despite our expectation to be able to participate and view the club forum anytime and it's wealth of content without a second thought for what it costs to "keep the lights on", the reality is we do have ongoing costs to keep our club the premier bike model specific club in Oz.
OzSTOC members have completely free access to ALL general members areas of our club forum that provides all manner of Social and Technical ST and general motorcycling information. From RTE's, technical support and humour through to members discounts with Prefered suppliers. OzSTOC has it all. :thumbsup
In addition to the club forum members have free access to a multitude of other services......including listed RTE's each year in every state of Australia & NZ with the Overnight rides becoming very popular now with the wider membership. We have and maintain a well stocked OzSTOC shop that is constantly accessing new products for the membership. OzSTOC operates a 24hr a day monitored Rider Assistance Network (RAN) that has assisted a number or our members over its inception a few years ago.
Many other new Motorcycle groups in their infancy have consulted our group as we have demonstrated a proven track record of how to remain member focused and member driven in an apolitical social group setting.
We now have a registered membership base of over 1000 members and while it's true that only a smaller number of the membership are obviously active.....we have a very large number of members who are viewing the forum as visitors without logging in and gaining valuable posted information and able to participating in club activities.
So if you feel that you are getting something out of OzSTOC, from the fellowship, the technical information or just the friendly motorcycle banter that forums enjoy we would appreciate your financial support to keep OzSTOC the place to be.
In previous years we have had only small numbers of members financially contribute to the club, (about 4% Wot thuh) lets lessen the burden on the few and have more members give just a little.....but we are only asking for what you get out of the club.....if you think that you get $20 worth of benefit from our club then that's more than appropriate.......if you beleive the club is not worth financially supporting and should simply be grateful for your presence........well then that's OK too, but we cannot last forever on this premise :whistle
Member contributions can be made by either Bank Transfer (Prefered) or PayPal (costs involved)
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
Thanks again for your ongoing support
:beer
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Done :thumbsup
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I'm in. Good thing we don't have to pay what it's worth! :thumbsup
Always feel free to let it be known if the tin comes back too light.
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Donation transferred.
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Done ++
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:think1 I am now a member of the 4% gang 8) Wot thuh
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:think1 I am now a member of the 4% gang 8) Wot thuh
:hatwave :hatwave :hatwave :hatwave
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Done. Just for RAN alone its worth every cent!
Thanks! :hatwave
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Done :thumb
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A massive thank you to the 11 members :-++ :-++ who have supported the club with their financial contribution towards the running costs of OzSTOC so far. The same core members who stand up every year :-++ :-++
We currently have 1020 members registered as OzSTOC members.... naturally this doesn't take into account the natural attrition experienced by all clubs and the "fly by night" membership that is also prevalent in forum based groups. Less than 20% are generally your core membership.
As I have said above...the amount you contribute is only based on what you think is a fair thing, all we wish to do here is cover the costs of keeping the doors open at OzSTOC.......and I'm sure you would all wish to save me the embarrassment of selling my body !! :butt
Again thank you to the members who think OzSToc is worthy of your support now and for the futre :thumbsup
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Done . . .
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Done, certainly not as much as the club is worth, but what I can afford at the moment
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Done, and I agree with Wendy.
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Done, certainly not as much as the club is worth, but what I can afford at the moment
The amount is irrelevant Wendy :-++......just a little from a lot of people makes all the difference :like
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Well it's that time of the year again were I rattle the small OzSTOC jam tin >:()......this gets prompted by our groups single biggest expense each year in June our Website/Forum hosting fees that I have just paid.
You don't need to be involved with this awesome group of people for long to realise it's the members and their passion for the club and its activities that gives OzSTOC it's momentum.
OzSTOC has never had a membership fee to be apart of this club....and those plans remain in place with no vision to change from this time proven concept.
But despite our expectation to be able to participate and view the club forum anytime and it's wealth of content without a second thought for what it costs to "keep the lights on", the reality is we do have ongoing costs to keep our club the premier bike model specific club in Oz.
OzSTOC members have completely free access to ALL general members areas of our club forum that provides all manner of Social and Technical ST and general motorcycling information. From RTE's, technical support and humour through to members discounts with Prefered suppliers. OzSTOC has it all. :thumbsup
In addition to the club forum members have free access to a multitude of other services......including listed RTE's each year in every state of Australia & NZ with the Overnight rides becoming very popular now with the wider membership. We have and maintain a well stocked OzSTOC shop that is constantly accessing new products for the membership. OzSTOC operates a 24hr a day monitored Rider Assistance Network (RAN) that has assisted a number or our members over its inception a few years ago.
Many other new Motorcycle groups in their infancy have consulted our group as we have demonstrated a proven track record of how to remain member focused and member driven in an apolitical social group setting.
We now have a registered membership base of over 1000 members and while it's true that only a smaller number of the membership are obviously active.....we have a very large number of members who are viewing the forum as visitors without logging in and gaining valuable posted information and able to participating in club activities.
So if you feel that you are getting something out of OzSTOC, from the fellowship, the technical information or just the friendly motorcycle banter that forums enjoy we would appreciate your financial support to keep OzSTOC the place to be.
In previous years we have had only small numbers of members financially contribute to the club, (about 4% Wot thuh) lets lessen the burden on the few and have more members give just a little.....but we are only asking for what you get out of the club.....if you think that you get $20 worth of benefit from our club then that's more than appropriate.......if you beleive the club is not worth financially supporting and should simply be grateful for your presence........well then that's OK too, but we cannot last forever on this premise :whistle
Member contributions can be made by either Bank Transfer (Prefered) or PayPal (costs involved)
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
Thanks again for your ongoing support
:beer
I'll give shiney $20 he can pass it on
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Done :thumb
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Done this afternoon :like
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A massive thank you to the 11 members :-++ :-++ who have supported the club with their financial contribution towards the running costs of OzSTOC so far. The same core members who stand up every year :-++ :-++
We currently have 1020 members registered as OzSTOC members.... naturally this doesn't take into account the natural attrition experienced by all clubs and the "fly by night" membership that is also prevalent in forum based groups. Less than 20% are generally your core membership.
As I have said above...the amount you contribute is only based on what you think is a fair thing, all we wish to do here is cover the costs of keeping the doors open at OzSTOC.......and I'm sure you would all wish to save me the embarrassment of selling my body !! :butt
Again thank you to the members who think OzSToc is worthy of your support now and for the futre :thumbsup
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No... No....No! We can't have that happening, think of the legal repercussions :crackup, illegal solicitation and all!!!!!
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......and I'm sure you would all wish to save me the embarrassment of selling my body !! :butt
"On the contrary" Kate said,
"contributions may well be increased with every garment removed." :spank
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:popcorn I just want to see what sort of warped person would pay money for it :rofl
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:popcorn I just want to see what sort of warped person would pay money for it :rofl
Thanks Tony we got your donation :KissBlow
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I aint buying nothing :crackup
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Sent, and Thanks to all. Keep up the great work....................................... ++ :wht11
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Christ mate,
how hard can it be to make a contribution, went to my bank, St George with your particulars and cash to deposit, informed I had to do it at a Commonwealth bank, went to a commonwealth bank with the cash and the clubs particulars BUT they cannot receive and transfer it I have to use my St George Credit card in their ATM GET A DEPOSIT SLIP AND DEPOSIT IT IN A SHUTE.. or somehow I can do it on line.. Sorry mate..just so hard for an old bloke, I will find some way. What happened to over the counter service.
Rally
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Sorry to hear of your difficulty Rally. I took cash to my local Commonwealth Bank, gave the teller a slip with the given account details, and deposited the cash in the OzSTOC account. Dead easy and no dramas.
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Will try another Commonwealth Bank and if accepted will make complaint about the Engadine Commonwealth Bank.. Standby for an update.
Rally
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Christ mate,
how hard can it be to make a contribution, went to my bank, St George with your particulars and cash to deposit, informed I had to do it at a Commonwealth bank, went to a commonwealth bank with the cash and the clubs particulars BUT they cannot receive and transfer it I have to use my St George Credit card in their ATM GET A DEPOSIT SLIP AND DEPOSIT IT IN A SHUTE.. or somehow I can do it on line.. Sorry mate..just so hard for an old bloke, I will find some way. What happened to over the counter service.
Rally
If you have online banking set up on your account you can transfer the money quite easily.
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Sorry to hear of your difficulty Rally. I took cash to my local Commonwealth Bank, gave the teller a slip with the given account details, and deposited the cash in the OzSTOC account. Dead easy and no dramas.
That should work every time. I've used that facility on other accounts when I've had cheques to deposit. Pity about the Engadine branch! :||||
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I was going to ask which bank but I read back and found out,, :thumbs
I will make a deposit on Wednesday,, ;)
I've forgotten the password set on my online banking to make 'other banks" transfers..
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done
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Thank you to those whom have contributed to the cost of keeping OzSTOC "on the air".....we have had 20 members support the club with their contribution to date :-++ :-++
Remember it is completely voluntary to contribute financially to OzSTOC, but if you think your club is worthy of your financial support to keep the club and its forum active you can assist in any small way using the options below.
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
Thanks again for your ongoing support
:beer
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:dred11
after doing a factory reset on my mobile ph and getting my banks app to download I was able to transfer funds by using lasts years transfer details in my phone banking app so donation done now.. :thumbs
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Done. Thanks to all the administrators. 2nd Biggles sentiment. Put the word out there if there is a shortfall. No one should be out of pocket given the time you put in. ++
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I must say that I am a tad dissapointed that only around 20 out of around 1,000 have made a contribution towards the running costs of this website.
I figure (my figures, no one elses) that even if 400 out of the 1,000 members contributed around $5 or $10 each there would be sufficient funds to maintain the website for a reasonable period . . So c'mon people, please donate whatever you can afford . . . Price of a coffee . .
A big thanks to those who have contributed . .
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Now all good, went to Menai Commonwealth, no problems depositing a contribution, complaint made to Commonwealth Bank about the attitude of the staff at Engadine CBA... Happy days...
Rally
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Done. Thank you to all OzSTOC members who make this a great organisation to be part of.
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donation sent, REALLY like the forum :-)
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:rd13 :rd13 :rd13
OOPS..Small error there.
CBA appologised on line for the Engadine staff being over zealous in trying to train me for when the branch closes so I can deposit money in the future.
Rally
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Well it's that time of the year again were I rattle the small OzSTOC jam tin >:()......this gets prompted by our groups single biggest expense each year in June our Website/Forum hosting fees that I have just paid.
You don't need to be involved with this awesome group of people for long to realise it's the members and their passion for the club and its activities that gives OzSTOC it's momentum.
OzSTOC has never had a membership fee to be apart of this club....and those plans remain in place with no vision to change from this time proven concept.
But despite our expectation to be able to participate and view the club forum anytime and it's wealth of content without a second thought for what it costs to "keep the lights on", the reality is we do have ongoing costs to keep our club the premier bike model specific club in Oz.
OzSTOC members have completely free access to ALL general members areas of our club forum that provides all manner of Social and Technical ST and general motorcycling information. From RTE's, technical support and humour through to members discounts with Prefered suppliers. OzSTOC has it all. :thumbsup
In addition to the club forum members have free access to a multitude of other services......including listed RTE's each year in every state of Australia & NZ with the Overnight rides becoming very popular now with the wider membership. We have and maintain a well stocked OzSTOC shop that is constantly accessing new products for the membership. OzSTOC operates a 24hr a day monitored Rider Assistance Network (RAN) that has assisted a number or our members over its inception a few years ago.
Many other new Motorcycle groups in their infancy have consulted our group as we have demonstrated a proven track record of how to remain member focused and member driven in an apolitical social group setting.
We now have a registered membership base of over 1000 members and while it's true that only a smaller number of the membership are obviously active.....we have a very large number of members who are viewing the forum as visitors without logging in and gaining valuable posted information and able to participating in club activities.
So if you feel that you are getting something out of OzSTOC, from the fellowship, the technical information or just the friendly motorcycle banter that forums enjoy we would appreciate your financial support to keep OzSTOC the place to be.
In previous years we have had only small numbers of members financially contribute to the club, (about 4% Wot thuh) lets lessen the burden on the few and have more members give just a little.....but we are only asking for what you get out of the club.....if you think that you get $20 worth of benefit from our club then that's more than appropriate.......if you beleive the club is not worth financially supporting and should simply be grateful for your presence........well then that's OK too, but we cannot last forever on this premise :whistle
Member contributions can be made by either Bank Transfer (Prefered) or PayPal (costs involved)
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
Thanks again for your ongoing support
:beer
We have had a few more members contribute over the last week to the running costs of OzSTOC :-++
Our recent expenditure for our web hosting fees haven't been covered yet.......but we live in hope, we are nearly there :eek
Thanks again to all those who have financially contributed to the clubs well being.
:beer
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We have had a few more members contribute over the last week to the running costs of OzSTOC :-++
Our recent expenditure for our web hosting fees haven't been covered yet.......but we live in hope, we are nearly there :eek
Thanks again to all those who have financially contributed to the clubs well being.
:beer
What are the annual web site hosting fees, and how much has been raised so far?
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We have had a few more members contribute over the last week to the running costs of OzSTOC :-++
Our recent expenditure for our web hosting fees haven't been covered yet.......but we live in hope, we are nearly there :eek
Thanks again to all those who have financially contributed to the clubs well being.
:beer
What are the annual web site hosting fees, and how much has been raised so far?
Thanks Pete,
Annual fee for this 12 month period was $598 and had not changed since last year and we have had $575 received from member contributions thus far.
Our additional expenditure which is variable each year is consumed by RAN mobile (pre-paid), PayPal fees, shop trial products, forum upgrades (Wordpress now $300), OzSTOC Bussiness cards (just ordered another 1000), National Rally trophies and Google search upgrade to name a few for this year.
The last one is interesting as it has us listed as a Honda dealer....some months we get up to 5 calls requesting Honda parts. The club could have made a fortune if we carried Honda Civic door handles. :fp
Other items like postage and phone calls could be claimed....even fuel (1000k's next week to trailer the club bike) but Pockey and I just absorb that :wink1
The OzSTOC Shop can hold its own in sales.....but requires a reasonably large float to keep product on the shelves because of minimum order numbers. Just the simple club sticker is a minimum 100 units order and that is our smallest shop item and best seller.
We now carry our OzSTOC Polo club shirt in stock and on the shelf so generally have the shirt in the mail the following day....account takes a hit when you order 25 of those babies in one minimum order to then sit on the shelf to sell over next 6 months before you see your return.
That is probably more than you asked for Pete, but gives everyone an idea of our general expenditure.
Next year will be a little more costly as there is this speed boat that I have my eye on and...... :Whipped
Cheers
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Thanks for the OzSTOC cost breakdown. That gives us members a good idea of what the fixed costs are, and where the donated funds are directed. ++
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Donation sent. Great people, great club. Thanks for all your work.
Baza
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Done. A big thankyou for a great website.
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Well it's that time of the year again were I rattle the small OzSTOC jam tin >:()......this gets prompted by our groups single biggest expense each year in June our Website/Forum hosting fees that I have just paid.
You don't need to be involved with this awesome group of people for long to realise it's the members and their passion for the club and its activities that gives OzSTOC it's momentum.
OzSTOC has never had a membership fee to be apart of this club....and those plans remain in place with no vision to change from this time proven concept.
But despite our expectation to be able to participate and view the club forum anytime and it's wealth of content without a second thought for what it costs to "keep the lights on", the reality is we do have ongoing costs to keep our club the premier bike model specific club in Oz.
OzSTOC members have completely free access to ALL general members areas of our club forum that provides all manner of Social and Technical ST and general motorcycling information. From RTE's, technical support and humour through to members discounts with Prefered suppliers. OzSTOC has it all. :thumbsup
In addition to the club forum members have free access to a multitude of other services......including listed RTE's each year in every state of Australia & NZ with the Overnight rides becoming very popular now with the wider membership. We have and maintain a well stocked OzSTOC shop that is constantly accessing new products for the membership. OzSTOC operates a 24hr a day monitored Rider Assistance Network (RAN) that has assisted a number or our members over its inception a few years ago.
Many other new Motorcycle groups in their infancy have consulted our group as we have demonstrated a proven track record of how to remain member focused and member driven in an apolitical social group setting.
We now have a registered membership base of over 1000 members and while it's true that only a smaller number of the membership are obviously active.....we have a very large number of members who are viewing the forum as visitors without logging in and gaining valuable posted information and able to participating in club activities.
So if you feel that you are getting something out of OzSTOC, from the fellowship, the technical information or just the friendly motorcycle banter that forums enjoy we would appreciate your financial support to keep OzSTOC the place to be.
In previous years we have had only small numbers of members financially contribute to the club, (about 4% Wot thuh) lets lessen the burden on the few and have more members give just a little.....but we are only asking for what you get out of the club.....if you think that you get $20 worth of benefit from our club then that's more than appropriate.......if you beleive the club is not worth financially supporting and should simply be grateful for your presence........well then that's OK too, but we cannot last forever on this premise :whistle
Member contributions can be made by either Bank Transfer (Prefered) or PayPal (costs involved)
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
Thanks again for your ongoing support
:beer
We have had a few more members contribute over the last week to the running costs of OzSTOC :-++
Our recent expenditure for our web hosting fees haven't been covered yet.......but we live in hope, we are nearly there :eek
Thanks again to all those who have financially contributed to the clubs well being.
:beer
Thank you to the few more members who have kicked into the OzSTOC tin.....we have covered our website fees for another year :hatwave
If you haven't yet contributed to the club coffers and wish to do so you can still can at either of the choices below....
OzSTOC Riders
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
We always have small ongoing general commitments in addition to our website and hosting fees that need to be absorbed in admin or the OzSTOC shop.
Supporting the OzSTOC shop is another method you can support your club......even the $5.00 the club makes on a shirt sale helps keep us in the black.
Massive thanks again to those who are prepared to financially support OzSTOC because of the benifits you see in your club.
BSB 064-429
Acc 10138445
Or
PayPal shop@ozstoc.com
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Can't see my post but can my contribution to this great club be confirmed.
Thanks
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Can't see my post but can my contribution to this great club be confirmed.
Thanks
Confirmed Bob :-++
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Done - thanks for all your efforts ++
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Bump ;-*
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Bumpity. :grin
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Thanks to all whom have contributed to the few running cost of OzSTOC :-++
People have asked why don't we have a membership scheme to belong to the club ??
And its a fair question that has been thrown around by us and the previous leadership team, but we all came back with the same view each time, to leave it as it is ;-*
Clubs and club memberships in general are a funny arrangement :think1
The member who will begrudgingly pay $10 per year to be a member of a club and then expect all manner of services and access for their $10 will happily pay $20 because they don't have to.... they simply want to contribute.
The other interesting development we see is the member who contributes very rarely (if at all) to the forum or attend's RTE's but obviously finds reward in the OzSTOC experience will contribute $40 to the ongoing maintenance. Where a member who contributes regularly to Forum and/or RTE's doesn't financially contribute at all :think1 (Remember it is completely voluntary :thumbsup)
Anyway.... thanks again :Chocies
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Chris - Apologies for late payment. Have now hit the tin and used the same bank details as last year. Please advise if they have changed. Rgds GB
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Chris - Apologies for late payment. Have now hit the tin and used the same bank details as last year. Please advise if they have changed. Rgds GB
All good thank you :-++
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Late I know but just got paid. :blu11
Merry Xmas to all admins and members
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Newbie great site
Paid
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Thank you Gentlemen.
Although there is no compulsion to make a monetary contribution, every cent helps keep the website running.
You can help further by visiting the OzSTOC Shop, and purchasing some of our distinctive merchandise.
Linky http://www.ozstoc.com.au/ozstoc-store/ (http://www.ozstoc.com.au/ozstoc-store/)
P.S. it also helps to pay my massive salary.... :rofl :rofl
By the way ST2UP, its time to double up again, after all, I have a holiday to pay for. o:) o:)
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Thank you Gentlemen.
Although there is no compulsion to make a monetary contribution, every cent helps keep the website running.
You can help further by visiting the OzSTOC Shop, and purchasing some of our distinctive merchandise.
Linky [url]http://www.ozstoc.com.au/ozstoc-store/[/url] ([url]http://www.ozstoc.com.au/ozstoc-store/[/url])
P.S. it also helps to pay my massive salary.... :rofl :rofl
By the way ST2UP, its time to double up again, after all, I have a holiday to pay for. o:) o:)
You're funny Brock.
See you Saturday?
I have permission :runyay
Pls bring cards if coming. I kerp seeing ST1100s. Another beside us at the lights in Main street Saturday past.
:brm off to work
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See you Saturday?
Only if you are on flight TG484 to Bangkok, I'm off on holiday.
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Enjoy the dry season. Cheers
sent by my note 2
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Chris - Apologies for late payment. Have now hit the tin and used the same bank details as last year. Please advise if they have changed. Rgds GB
What he said. :-[ :rd13
Dick & Ros
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A little bit late but annual Member contribution sent through today. Well done and thanks to the Management Team.
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We have had a few more members contribute over the last week to the running costs of OzSTOC :-++
Annual fee for this 12 month period was $598 and had not changed since last year and we have had $575 received from member contributions thus far.
Our additional expenditure which is variable each year is consumed by RAN mobile (pre-paid), PayPal fees, shop trial products, forum upgrades (Wordpress now $300), OzSTOC Bussiness cards (just ordered another 1000), National Rally trophies and Google search upgrade to name a few for this year.
Thanks Chris, will do it right now. Don't get to the site as often as i should, so just saw this a few minutes ago. Great club, very helpful and informative, sad i cant get to more rides,
mike
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Late!!!! but done. Thanks to all for their efforts over the year.
Hope everyone has a happy xmas and new year and keep it upright all :beer
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Thanks for you wishes and contributions Grumpy.