Membership application

[Tedster]

Ok so where is the blank app. so I can sign up and get a number?

[Go Aweigh2452]

You can select "Home" directly above "Photo Gallery" and look for it there. That is how I found it...

[Tedster]

I got to Home but I never found a blank app......what up SS?

[Go Aweigh2452]

You sure you got to the right "Home"? I selected the main I Boat North West (top left) then saw "Home" and once selected, saw the application. So did Lea, in fact she thought she needed to fill in the application to be able to see the Admiral's corner which is no longer available to her to see. (We PM'd Mike about that).

[SomeSailor]

I'm starting this thread to talk about any questions that people might be having about the application and membership process.

Here's the link to the application:

CLICK HERE (http://www.iboatnw.com/forum//newthread.php?do=membership)

[SomeSailor]

I took some time this weekend and coded up an online Application Form that can be used to join the new I BOAT NORTHWEST YACHT CLUB.

I'd encourage anyone interested in supporting the Club to join up and offer your suggestions.

IBNWYC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (http://www.iboatnw.com/forum//newthread.php?do=membership)

Your membership will go to support this site and activities throughout the year.

[sunnydude2]

Mike...looks great. As soon as I saw this link I was going to suggest the mmsi but you already have it on there. Excellent.

[Tedster]

Mike I registered, here and attempted to pay my dues but it wouldn't accept my payment no matter what card I used.......what up.

[SomeSailor]

Cut Ken a check if you'd like. I'm gonna stop by his office on the way home and talk about where we're gonna bury the loot.

:argh

[3788sam]

Had the same problem.
We will figure it out!

[Go Aweigh2452]

Cut Ken a check if you'd like. I'm gonna stop by his office on the way home and talk about where we're gonna bury the loot.

:argh
check made out to?

[SomeSailor]

I'd say for now: Ken Sampson / IBOATNW

He can deposit them that way. I'll let Ken figure out how he wants to hold the funds. I can transfer those captured through my merchant account electronically once we figure that out.

[Eagle Lady]

Mike,
We were going to fill out our application to send online but it doesn't look like you have a secure online payment link (https://) yet. If you would be so kind as to send us a postal address (PM it or our email) we will send the application and our membership fee that way.

Thanks,
Garry and Loraine :):)

[SomeSailor]

Yes. It IS a secure 256bit SSL certificate (I pay $150/year for it).

You simply Add Items to cart, then proceed to Checkout. It then enables a SSL layer and you enter your credit card data.

The application isn't asking for anything beyond a name and address and phone number, MMSI, email, etc.

[Eagle Lady]

Yes. It IS a secure 256bit SSL certificate (I pay $150/year for it).

You simply Add Items to cart, then proceed to Checkout. It then enables a SSL layer and you enter your credit card data.

The application isn't asking for anything beyond a name and address and phone number, MMSI, email, etc.

Oh, ok... We didn't get much further than the app when we noticed the page address link only has http and not https. Guess we just needed to get even further into it before that appears.

We've already gone through one identity theft situation some years back and hope to never do that again so we were just making sure.

Grazie!

[SomeSailor]

Yeah. It's a pretty extensive thing to have a merchant account online. I pay $150 or so a year for the SSL cert, $45 a year to have it stored on a secure server, anther $35/mo for the merchant account (Authorize.net), $15/mo for a gateway account, and then .25/per transaction and like 2% for each up to my discount level. :D

It's pretty pricey... but secure.

[Play N Hookie II]

Hey Mike,

It wouldnt take my card either. It was also charging me $1.60 for "free shipping" for a membership minus burgee. Don't know what's up. What is the address to send a check to?

[SomeSailor]

I've fixed the "free" shipping part. :)

But I still don't know why it's not liking your local credit cards. I'll have to play around with that a bit.

In the meantime, you can use the link below. Chose whichever situation fits yours best (Burgee / No Burgee) and clicking the appropriate button will transfer you to a secure website for the rest of the transaction.

ALTERNATE PAYMENT LINKS (http://www.iboatnw.com/images/Alternate%20IBNW%20Payment%20Gateway.htm)

They are both secure SSL links (256 bit), but bypass my ecommerce software which I suspect is causing problems for some of you. It's just less pretty. :)

- mike

[Eagle Lady]

The IBNW order page kept asking for the same info over and over and over again until I used your alternative link. Thanks Mike, that worked! Eagle Lady is good through 2009!

[bradvo]

mike, don't want to be difficult but do you have a paypal account we can donate to?

[SomeSailor]

Sorry Brad;

I don't do Paypal. I had a run-in with eBay and PayPal (same company) a few years back regarding their fee structure and vowed I would give either one of them another of my nickels. :)

I'm getting a post office box setup for the Club in the next few days. You can mail a check if that would be better for you.

PM me and I can get you an address.

- mike

[Go Aweigh2452]

Sorry Brad;

I don't do Paypal. I had a run-in with eBay and PayPal (same company) a few years back regarding their fee structure and vowed I would give either one of them another of my nickels. :)

I'm getting a post office box setup for the Club in the next few days. You can mail a check if that would be better for you.

PM me and I can get you an address.

- mike

I have used google shopping cart this year for the first time. It is a FREE service the rest of this year. Very very easy to set up and run all credit cards, etc. And yes, it is secure...

[Randygh]

I filled the info and will send Ken a check. Seems simpler & quicker than fiddling with online payment.

[SomeSailor]

I have used google shopping cart this year for the first time. It is a FREE service the rest of this year. Very very easy to set up and run all credit cards, etc. And yes, it is secure...

A couple of problems with them (and Paypal)

Your merchant account will prohibit you from having any others while in contract with them (conflict of interest), and they don't play well with eCommerce.

You can generally do one or the other, but you can't mix them. You can get blacklisted if you're not careful.

It's a lot tougher than I imagined getting the ability to accept credit through an online application. They watch them VERY closely.

[bradvo]

It's ok, just that I have a paypal account and it gets paid thru checking .
I went ahead and used ALTERNATE PAYMENT LINKS.

[SomeSailor]

Yeah... I spent more than my share of emails and time with those yahoos. I finally closed my accounts and swore them off. They only want one thing... your money (or at least a percentage of it). :evil:

[Nehalennia]

Hey Mike
Is this all flushed out now so I can pay you online later today?

[SomeSailor]

Hey Mike
Is this all flushed out now so I can pay you online later today?

Yep. I just have the security settings set pretty tight on my merchant account. You need to be sure you enter your name, billing address, phone number and such, exactly as on your billing statement.

It "scores" the risk based on the information the card companies store in your card against what you input.

It works fine.

LINK TO MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT (http://www.iboatnw.com/forum//newthread.php?do=membership)

[Nehalennia]

OK, Payment sent.

Thanks again Mike

Completed "Step 2" though and hit submit but it does nothing.

[SomeSailor]

OK, Payment sent.

Thanks again Mike

Completed "Step 2" though and hit submit but it does nothing.

Must be something on your end. I just did it myself and sent a test application over. I got the email, application showed up and both Ken and I got PM'd.

Try not using any odd characters in the form. It's worked just fine for everyone else so far, so there must be something unusual you're typing in one of the fields (or you left some blank?)

[Nehalennia]

......Try not using any odd characters in the form. ....
Like what under boat name don't type SeaRay? I know it's a swear word...but just tried it again on the Laptop.....no worky.
Oh well

[SomeSailor]

Did you fill in all the blanks? I swear it works. Ken can vouch for it... he gets a copy every time one comes through.

Just email me all the info and I can type it in for ya and submit it.

[Nehalennia]

Did you fill in all the blanks? I swear it works. Ken can vouch for it... he gets a copy every time one comes through.

Just email me all the info and I can type it in for ya and submit it.

Yeah I did. I'll send it to ya if I can't get it to work at home here.

[Nehalennia]

Just did it again....from home. Fill everything out and click submit.....nothing

[SomeSailor]

I just pasted all the info in just like you had it and hit "Submit". I got an email, a PM, and Ken should get the same thing.

It's something on your end dude.


Thank you for applying. Our Treasurer (Ken Sampson) will be processing your application and sending you a Membership Directory and Club info shortly. IF something doesn't seem to be working right, please PM SomeSailor (Mike) or 3788Sam (Ken) and we'll get in touch with you.

[Nehalennia]

It's something on your end dude.
Like what?

[SomeSailor]

I dunno.

Everything you sent in the email, I just copied and pasted in. I didn't have anything to paste into the "Please tell us a little about yourself. Some suggestions of things you'd like to see this Club become and what your idea of the perfect cruise would be." Block... did you fill that one out?

Other than that, it might be a pop-up blocker or something. I tried it from work and it went through fine. I just did it again on this laptop. Worked fine here too.


I forwarded the automated email it generated to my address. Everything worked as planned.

[Tedster]

Todd you're not the only one, it didn't work for my payment either!

[Nehalennia]

I dunno.

Everything you sent in the email, I just copied and pasted in. I didn't have anything to paste into the "Please tell us a little about yourself. Some suggestions of things you'd like to see this Club become and what your idea of the perfect cruise would be." Block... did you fill that one out?

Other than that, it might be a pop-up blocker or something. I tried it from work and it went through fine. I just did it again on this laptop. Worked fine here too.


I forwarded the automated email it generated to my address. Everything worked as planned.



I tried it all. Filled in everything including the block for the Please tell us a little about yourself. Some suggestions of things you'd like to see this Club become and what your idea of the perfect cruise would be."

[SomeSailor]

Todd you're not the only one, it didn't work for my payment either!

That was the payment verification system Ted. It has nothing to do with this form. The application form has worked fine even for you. You can send the payment to the PO Box if you like, or try the new form now. It just worked for Todd.

Beyond that, I have nothing more I can do.

[3788sam]

FYI - I did get Mike's copy of your app.

[Nehalennia]

FYI - I did get Mike's copy of your app.

Thanks Ken. Not sure what's going on with the Application. I tried it on 3 PCs.

[dumluck53]

Todd,
Try changing from default setting to test setting. I have been having problems also and I just changed that, filled it out again and I think it was accepted this time. Maybe Ken will let me know if he received my membership info.

I hope this helps.

[SomeSailor]

You're both good.

There's a special thread in another section of the board that automatically gets a post with all the information in it.

You should both be listed as "Supporting Members" in red now.

[Tedster]

Well.............today it took my c/card so I'm all paid up!

[SomeSailor]

You're golden Ted;

I received your payment and Ken can updated the membership roster.

[TacomaCouple]

Hello,

We paid for our membership and got a receipt on line. We went to fill out the application and kept pushing send and nothing happened. So...either you have 20 membership applications in your mail box (lol) or none, from us. Either way, we paid for the membership with burgees. Please let us know how to get you the membership info.

Thanks:iconbiggrin:

[sunnydude2]

Hello,

We paid for our membership and got a receipt on line. We went to fill out the application and kept pushing send and nothing happened. So...either you have 20 membership applications in your mail box (lol) or none, from us. Either way, we paid for the membership with burgees. Please let us know how to get you the membership info.

Thanks:iconbiggrin:

I had the same problem and ended up having to PM SS my info.

[TacomaCouple]

I had the same problem and ended up having to PM SS my info.

No problem...SS, please let us know what you would like us to do. Thanks

[SomeSailor]

Hi;

I received it today (I think). :)

PM me your information (basically what's in the application) and I'll get that all set for ya.

Welcome aboard and thanks!

[TacomaCouple]

Hi;

I received it today (I think). :)

PM me your information (basically what's in the application) and I'll get that all set for ya.

Welcome aboard and thanks!

Ok...I just sent info to you. Let me know if you would like more info.

Thanks.

[SomeSailor]

Thanks - I'll do that.

[SPUD]

Hi Mike,

Sent in my application and money over a month ago.....can I be a contributing member now ?

Thanks,

Nelson
(SPUD)

[sunnydude2]

Me too please.

[Tedster]

Ya where is my badge!!

[Eagle Lady]

Ya where is my badge!!

Ya, ditto..

This should actually be under the string "Name Badges" but since it came up here it would be nice for those attending to have them for Bremerton, anyone else agree?

[SomeSailor]

.....can I be a contributing member now ?

Done


Me too please.

Done


Ya where is my badge!!

Not done yet...


Ya, ditto..

This should actually be under the string "Name Badges" but since it came up here it would be nice for those attending to have them for Bremerton, anyone else agree?

It's hard to get good help these days... :)

I offered that as a suggestion, and some resisted even wanting them. Just like the coffee cups, Tee shirts, mouse pads, glass plaques, key chains, stickers and other goodies. I'll get them when and if I can. Maybe before Bremerton.

[sunnydude2]

Thanks Mike.

[TacomaCouple]

We just sent you a message and asked how be become a supporting member besides signeing up and paying out fee, which we already did...and we would like our burgees and name tags and coffee mugs and free tank of gas as well, please.

Also, we are still unable to sign in to the album area to post pics....hmmm...

[SomeSailor]

You need to register to get an album. It's free, but separate from the forum itself. You can't just use your login from here.

It will send you an email once you've registered. You'll need to validate that to post pictures.

[TacomaCouple]

You need to register to get an album. It's free, but separate from the forum itself. You can't just use your login from here.

It will send you an email once you've registered. You'll need to validate that to post pictures.

Cool...thanks, will do.

[Eagle Lady]

You need to register to get an album. It's free, but separate from the forum itself. You can't just use your login from here.

It will send you an email once you've registered. You'll need to validate that to post pictures.

Mike,
Does everyone have to use the online registration to become a member? I mean, if they see you in person can they register that way? Do you ever carry any burgees with you?

[SomeSailor]

I'd prefer not to do it by hand, but sure I suppose we could. The online method just leaves a trail for them in case I forget to do any of the things they need.

Reminds me, I think I'm about out of IBNW burgees.

(and name tags) :D

[Tedster]

(and name tags)


Name tags, where are the name tags?

[SomeSailor]

They don't exist yet Ted.

I'll get them when I get them. They're not a huge priority in the big scheme of things.

[Tedster]

There you go again taking it personal again! I was just ribbing ya and besides you brought it up first!

[SomeSailor]

No worries Ted.

[Play N Hookie II]

Hello, My name is Erik

[Eagle Lady]

Hello, my name is Loraine.
My captain's name is Garry.
We have a Bayliner 2452.

******** :lol: :iconbiggrin: :lol: :iconbiggrin: :lol: ********

[SomeSailor]

I'm gonna put that on your name tag...

:mrgreen:

[Eagle Lady]

What nametag? :mrgreen:

[II Lucky]

Is there a way to know if your membership app has been processed?

[SomeSailor]

I just needed to check the block by your name :)

[II Lucky]

Thanks Mike.

[Eagle Lady]

Is there a way to add us to the Member List?

[SomeSailor]

Nope.....




:)