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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hey everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For PCMS we use Membership Works for our investment platform. It is overall very user friendly, and the staff have been extremely helpful and quick to respond when we have needed them. I would recommend them
if you are looking for a platform to use that is cost effective but still very good quality. It is integrated into our website as well which is great! It also updates in real time.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Here is the link to our website investment-
<a href="https://www.downtownponcacity.com/investorsignup.html#join">Join - Ponca City Main Street</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Lakelynn, I have included the answers I have to your questions specifically below-
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Do you follow a calendar year cycle (January 1 – December 31) or a fiscal year cycle (June 1 – July 31)? We follow a calendar year for our investment and a fiscal year for our financials. We have our investment benefits fit into that according with specific
event sponsorships reflected for the next fiscal year. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Do you prorate membership fees if someone joins in the middle of the year? We do not prorate but we do have a pay by month option that many of our small businesses use to help split the cost. This is all set up directly through Membership Works and the investor
can select their level and billing from there. If we have a new investor join in the later part of the year (usually after Nov. 1<sup>st</sup>) I will bump their renewal date to the following year (if they ask) and as warranted. If someone asked about a prorated
membership rate I would be willing to work with them though to gain the new investment.
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Do you only accept new members at the beginning of your billing cycle, or are memberships open year-round? Year round! As a non-profit we are always looking to gain additional investments and will work with new investors on a case-by-case basis to fit their
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">I hope this helps! I am happy to answer any additional questions.
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">😊</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Ink Free"">Maci Graves<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> MainstreetManagers <mainstreetmanagers-bounces@lists.onenet.net>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Evon Markum<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 8, 2025 11:50 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Lakelynn Green <mainstreetada@gmail.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Main Street Managers (mainstreetmanagers@lists.onenet.net) <mainstreetmanagers@lists.onenet.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [MainstreetManagers] Inquiry About Membership Billing Cycles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>Interesting I was also wondering about this and any Membership programs you have.<br>
Can you please email your membership info or forms to me?<br>
<a href="mailto:Historickwms@gmail.com">Historickwms@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Thanks,<br>
Evon<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 11:47 AM Lakelynn Green <<a href="mailto:mainstreetada@gmail.com">mainstreetada@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>I hope this email finds you well! I’m reaching out to gather insights on how other Main Street organizations manage their billing cycles for new members or partners. Specifically, I’d like to know:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Do you follow a calendar year cycle (January 1 – December 31) or a fiscal year cycle (June 1 – July 31)?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Do you prorate membership fees if someone joins in the middle of the year?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Do you only accept new members at the beginning of your billing cycle, or are memberships open year-round?<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p>Your input would be incredibly helpful as we evaluate our own membership processes. Thank you in advance for sharing your approach, and I’m happy to reciprocate with any information or best practices we’ve implemented on our end.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Looking forward to your insights!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Best regards<span class="gmaildefault"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">,</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Lakelynn Green<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mainstreetada@gmail.com" target="_blank">mainstreetada@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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