How would you like to see the NHC evolve?

[Kevco5]

With regard to group buys, rather than having one price for members and another for non members, which IMO, could lead to confusion, charge a flat rate of a euro or two for non members for all group buys. (call it a "club development fee")

[Rossa]

what about adding a % on group buys as a revenue raising action to keep fees low.

[IsMise]

I don't mind paying a "reasonable" membership subscription for NHC, but believe that membership should have it's benefits... in another club i'm in, a tenner a year gets discounts more than a tenner's worth, and that's the hook to get new members signed up.

I also feel we should try keep onboard those already signed-up here on the free NHC, especially newbie and born-again kit brewers like myself, who probably are undecided what direction their hobby will go in, and who are holding off making the big equipment buys to move on to extract and AG until they see the merits...

What about percentage discounts on group buy's etc. to members, would that be easier than a specific cash discount, although I thought every price on group buys is cut to the bone already?
Great to see a debate on this BTW

Is Mise

[Spud395]

although I thought every price on group buys is cut to the bone already?

Is Mise

I reckon it would be a case of sticking on a few bob to none members, rather than making it cheaper for members, like you say the prices on the group buys are super as it is

[Will_D]

The way the club is going we will eventually need some form of structure and executive positions.

With the upcomming NHC competition then I can see the need for a financial controller to oversee the moneys involved and produce a balance sheet for the competition.

So we will need a treasurer. Its also normal to have a chair and a secretary. So as we are a democratic organisation then we have to have elections ( these have to held under the rules of a constitution ).

In order to be eligible to vote you would have to be  paid up member of NHC.

Sorry to bring this pedantic stuff up but if we don't think this through we will be in a mess later on

Will

[Mike]

I'm another single income household here, the reason I got into homebrewing was the idea of saving money (lol - waiting for that to pay off, but enjoying the ride!).  Like many other contributors I'm sure, my monthly finances are worked out to the cent. 

I have paid the €10 membership to Beoir, I was happy with all of the advice I got when I was starting out.  I'd be happy to pay the tenner here too considering the support, the benefits and the comradery that is provided.  If its any higher, I think it would become one of those "I'll do that next month" charges which unfortunately could be put off indefinitely.  Particularly when oil, esb etc keep going up.

As for adding it to the group buy, its an idea but again it would restrict my purchases.  I like the idea of this site being a cooperative of sorts - we are putting our euros together to get more power.  That being said, overheads are overheads.

I see a ten euro per annum charge being fair - but that figure should be reviewed at the AGM next year when we weigh out the pros and cons of the previous 12 months.

Finally - for those of you still reading - with the emergence of craft beer bars all around the city, would it be an idea to approach one or two bars with the idea of a reduced pint rate for NHBC members?  For instance, Messers Maguires sells pints for €4, they must have a workable margin on that.  If we were to produce a NHBC membership card at the bar, we could get a pint for €3.50.  My brother has a Cafe En Sienne membership card, we often end up going there purely for the fact that with this card, pints are dirt cheap.

[Padraic]

With the upcomming NHC competition then I can see the need for a financial controller to oversee the moneys involved and produce a balance sheet for the competition.

This we definitely will. I'm hoping Padraic, who will soon be ACCA, might volunteer!

I don't think he'd do a very good job!

[Rossa]

With the upcomming NHC competition then I can see the need for a financial controller to oversee the moneys involved and produce a balance sheet for the competition.

This we definitely will. I'm hoping Padraic, who will soon be ACCA, might volunteer!

I don't think he'd do a very good job!

I thought he volunteered already  In fact I think I took the liberty of recording that conversation  [smiley=evil.gif]

[Mike]

I too would like to see some deal done with retailers (i.e. pubs) where we send customers their way and those customers get a small discount.

Who do you think is most likely to go for this? I'm speculating here but wouldn't the pubs with their own brands be most likely to do it? Would it be worth trying the Porter House?

Or would Bull and Castle try it for a while?

[CARA]

I know it's a completely different kettle of fish over there but alot of the real ale pubs back where i was in England would offer 20p off a pint of real ale/cider to card carrying CAMRA members and the local branch magazine would list said pubs. (we need a magazine or print out *cough* *cough*)

[Padraic]

(we need a magazine or print out *cough* *cough*)

I think this is a great idea (then again I usually do!). Can you put one together yourself? If you need help with stuff just ask.

I look forward to seeing it too Cara!

I'd be more interested in discounts on homebrewing supplies rather than drinks but I'd have no problems with any drinks discounts that come our way.

[Spud395]

(we need a magazine or print out *cough* *cough*)

I think this is a great idea (then again I usually do!). Can you put one together yourself? If you need help with stuff just ask.

I look forward to seeing it too Cara!

I'd be more interested in discounts on homebrewing supplies rather than drinks but I'd have no problems with any drinks discounts that come our way.

+1 on the supplies, that allows us non dubs avail of any benifits as well

[newToBrew]

yeah - I'm more into the fact that the focus here is mostly on the hombrew side of things , supplies - savings info sharing & whatnot  - don't see myself headin to the pale anytime soon for a cheap pint !!!

..... will we need referendums to change the constitution ??

[Spud395]

Careful or Tube will appoint you referendum's officer.
Come up with an idea here and suddenly it's your job

[Padraic]

Careful or Tube will appoint you referendum's officer.
Come up with an idea here and suddenly it's your job

It's not idea's we need it's solutions! (yes he has indoctrinated me )