[philmont] Gear

Sounds great.
I would suggest, however, that you consider point of contact for managing
this rather than individual. Several gear manufacturers do this already, a
single point of contact can register from a unit, council, contingent, etc.
and all purchases go through that point of contact. I should think it would
be much easier for all concerned to manage.
Thus, rather than dealing with the membership card, deal with a copy of the
charter. Since charters are one year, the point of contact has to "re-up"
each year with the new charter.

If you ned help on the work side of things, let me know, I'll see what I can
contribute. Can't help on the $$.

Don Roberts
Fullerton, CA

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  I have a friend that runs a pro-form site. A Pro-Form (professional form)
is given to people in an industry to buy gear at a reduced rate. So if you
are a ski patroller you get a pro-form to buy skis, bindings, etc at reduced
rates. These discounts average 40% off retail.

  He and I have been talking about doing the same thing for BSA volunteers.

  You would have to qualify by sending in (scan and email or faxing) a copy
of your BSA membership card. The name on the membership card would have to
match the name on the credit card. However it would then allow you to buy
gear at reduced rates.

  Youth would have to send their membership card and be verified as active
by the unit leader.

  All purchases would be by credit card through a website. No Returns.

  Councils, Philmont and Canoe base contingents could get a bigger discount
with bulk shipments and pay by check.

  The gear would be high end quality equipment so the price savings overall
might not be that much compared to a local discount store, but you would be
getting major outdoor recreation manufactures.

  If you think this would fly please let me know. It is going to require
some work and $$ so I really would like some feedback.

  Jim

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