PDGA new member packet?

[LegoRules]

How long does it usally take to get your PDGA new member packet. I signed up on 11-20, and all I have recieved is a magazine just yesterday.

Cindy :)

[all2common]

That's funny...I didn't receive a magazine. I did receive my renewal "packet". Does anybody know if only new members receive PDGA publications? Copy of the rules? Competition Manual? Don't get me wrong, I love my 2009 renewal bag tag. Just wondering how to go about obtaining some literature.

[Austin_n]

im pretty sure you have to sign up for the magazine seprate from the other stuff, im pretty sure it said that on the pdga website, but im not a member myself so i cant help you on how long it take, sorry

[Magilla]

ANY issues with Memberships can be addressed by Addie at office@pdga.com

For 2009 the PDGA is bringing taking over the publication that PDGA members will recieve.
The "Flying Disc" magazine that members received during '08 will be only avail by subscription (if at all).

I am not sure when the 1st issue of the '09 PDGA publication is due.

:wink2:

[LegoRules]

ANY issues with Memberships can be addressed by Addie at office@pdga.com

For 2009 the PDGA is bringing taking over the publication that PDGA members will recieve.
The "Flying Disc" magazine that members received during '08 will be only avail by subscription (if at all).

I am not sure when the 1st issue of the '09 PDGA publication is due.

:wink2:

I did email PDGA over the weekend, so hopefully I will hear something soon. The magazine that I got was Flying disc.

Cindy :)

[all2common]

ANY issues with Memberships can be addressed by Addie at office@pdga.com

For 2009 the PDGA is bringing taking over the publication that PDGA members will recieve.
The "Flying Disc" magazine that members received during '08 will be only avail by subscription (if at all).

I am not sure when the 1st issue of the '09 PDGA publication is due.

:wink2:

No response from Addie, yet. I emailed her before posting here figuring that she was the appropriate person...they must be having mANY issues.

[JMan]

I'm still waiting for a reply from 2005; issues and pdga go hand in hand :laughing:

[D-Walk]

I signed up for my new membership a couple of weeks ago, maybe the 18th or so. I got my new member packet last friday. The magazine was not an additional option when I joined up, although I do remember seeing it when I was contemplating a membership in '08. I recieved: 1 PDGA stamped disc; a mini with member number; a PDGA sticker; member card; rule book; and a ballot. I didn't really read the letter too closely when it came to see if there was any mention about a magazine.

["Over the Hill" Bob]

I got an email confirmation today saying that my renewal membership package was sent out today. I renewed like a week ago.

Bob

[LegoRules]

I got an email confirmation today saying that my renewal membership package was sent out today. I renewed like a week ago.

Bob

Geeze it was back on 11/20 that I signed up. Still no reply to my email either. I can't belive that you guys both got your stuff in like two weeks, and it almost has been two months since I signed up. They must have just missed me altogether. :waaah:

Cindy :(

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Geeze it was back on 11/20 that I signed up. Still no reply to my email either. I can't belive that you guys both got your stuff in like two weeks, and it almost has been two months since I signed up. They must have just missed me altogether. :waaah:

Cindy :(


My initial membership stuff took quite some time also. Be patient Grasshopper! ;)

Bob

[topdawgy58]

Wow it really makes me want to sign up. Sounds like it is poorly run. And what do you really get for your money? And you have to pay extra for the Magzine? sounds like a good deal.

[Magilla]

Wow it really makes me want to sign up. Sounds like it is poorly run. And what do you really get for your money? And you have to pay extra for the Magzine? sounds like a good deal.

:puke:
NO you do not have to pay extra for the Magazine.
IF you want to recieve the Mag that we were getting this year...THEN you have to pay for it, since the PDGA will be taking over with its OWN publication that ALL members will recieve with membership.

NEW meberships are usually processed quickly, BUT there are alot of factors.
If you sign up at an event, then nothing happens until that TD submits your stuff. If they dont do it in a timly manner then you have delay.

Membership processed at the end of the year also take some time seeing how EVERYONE else is renewing as well.

The only thing "poorly run" here is your attitude.........:shooting:

:cheers:

[topdawgy58]

:whistler: :puke:
NO you do not have to pay extra for the Magazine.
IF you want to recieve the Mag that we were getting this year...THEN you have to pay for it, since the PDGA will be taking over with its OWN publication that ALL members will recieve with membership.

NEW meberships are usually processed quickly, BUT there are alot of factors.
If you sign up at an event, then nothing happens until that TD submits your stuff. If they dont do it in a timly manner then you have delay.

Membership processed at the end of the year also take some time seeing how EVERYONE else is renewing as well.

The only thing "poorly run" here is your attitude.........:shooting:

:cheers:

[topdawgy58]

Hey I am not complaining about not getting my stuff! I just been thinking about joining and saw the negative things people posted. So get off my case!

[topdawgy58]

I signed up for the PDGA this morning. I thought the $50.00 was a little steep to join, but I think it is real important to support the sport and support PDGA. I just hope the people are friendly towards a Newbie to the sport. Happy Flying :biggrin2:

[Darr]

I renewed last night and they sent me an e-mail today saying my packet had been shipped. I waited a long time for my first one in '06, and like almost THREE MONTHS for my first Revo bag before that. Don't get too frustrated, it's worth the wait (especially if you get TWO) :D. Also remember they're still the sports only governing body so this stuff will happen. :(

[Magilla]

Hey I am not complaining about not getting my stuff! I just been thinking about joining and saw the negative things people posted. So get off my case!

If we all went by the "naysayers" posts on the internet. :smash::smash:
NOTHING would ever get done....ANYWHERE...not just in Disc Golf..:whistler:

Welcome to the "Club".. :kissflowers:

At least your expectations are low...:D

:cheers:

[all2common]

I finally received an email from the "membership" staff who advised me that there is no membership staff or department...thus the reason for the delay in getting any of my stuff to me for the past year. She did say that they were going to forward me all of the publications that I never received last year. I must say that it was nice to get some sort of response in the end.

[LJ Jubner]

At least your expectations are low...:

That's a sound starting position for anyone then at least
..."you can be pleasantly surprised!"...

[LJ Jubner]

if the pDGA had a feedback system like ebay what kind of reviews would they get?

[snap7times]

every time I call PDGA headquarters, they answer the phone fast, and reply to all my questions and concerns immediately over the phone, anddd I'm doing it through relay. Imagine how much faster it is for you guys since no relay. Email is good, but PDGA headquarters is much better with answering the phone and helping you out. I waited about 2 months for my first ever PDGA new member package and its pretty nice to have.
As far as fees goes, I think it's pretty cheap considering there's a full active staff helping run the PDGA on so llittle membership. Last time I looked there were only 4 thousand active members. For the PDGA to be more efficient and for the sport to grow mainstream recogniztion, cheapaxes need to start joining up and paying the fees etc. Disc Golf may be the fastest growing sport in the world but until we all start contributing to PDGA and to the courses finacially, we will be stuck in the mud trying to get the mainstream attention that we all so desire.
Just as a note; DDGA has an executive board running the website everyday and is the governing body for Deaf tournaments and all the extra stuff etc. Membership fees are $20 for new, $10 for renew and all the work done for DDGA is volunteer. Sadly a big factor in the inability to grow more is the fact that a majority of Disc Golfers in the general population want to have the sport as cheap as possible.

[topdawgy58]

I recieved my packet today. :yay: I love the mini and the stratus disc. I have a rule book now so I can learn the rules. It was worth the wait. :rockon:

[LegoRules]

I recieved my packet today. :yay: I love the mini and the stratus disc. I have a rule book now so I can learn the rules. It was worth the wait. :rockon:

Wow good for you :) I am still waiting for mine from Nov. 20th :headbang: At this point whatever I don't really care anymore. I am tierd of emailing them, and getting some BS about your packet had a re-ship this or, it was shipped on the old rates that. :pullhair: Anyway I guess it get here when it gets here.

Cindy :angry:

[Tim]

I got my renewal packet yesterday, really surprised the hell out of me, I gotta say. I renewed a couple weeks ago, and got the email saying I'd get it in 1-3 weeks or whatever. I was expecting more like 2-3 months (that's what they've been in the past), but I was pleasantly surprised this time around. I know that before it was some external mailing service that was taking so long, so the PDGA wasn't to blame directly, but still, it really shouldn't take that long to put something in the mail. In a day and age when most stuff you order gets shipped in the same day, even a 2 week delay is still kind of a long time. I'm glad to see that they're improving on some counts...still got some work to do though.

[essjay]

We renewed in December and it took roughly 10 days to get our packets.

[jevon]

Is there anyone else that would like to post how quickly they got their packets? I'm sure Cindy appreciates it!
:explode:

[LegoRules]

Is there anyone else that would like to post how quickly they got their packets? I'm sure Cindy appreciates it!
:explode:

I don't mind gives me more ammo when I email them, which I just got through doing for again for about the 10th time:headbang: It was not a nice little note either.:shooting: I mean really how hard can it be to drop my new member packet in the mail. :slapface: I mean were coming up on three months now. :angry:

Don't get me wrong I have loved all the PDGA events I have taken part in. I also love the idea of being able to track my progress, and getting my first rating was way cool. However this whole hassle with the new member packet is taking away from all the good stuff.

Well there is always next week, or next month, or at this rate next year. :yawn:

Cindy :mad:

["Over the Hill" Bob]

The good news in all of this is that from all the replies here it appears Cindy's is an isolated event and not the norm. You'll get it Cindy, be patient Grasshopper. :D

Bob

[topdawgy58]

I got my packet acouple of days ago and in it was a Stratus. I thought cool I will try it out at the course. My first throw went long and into the brush.
It was really hard to find because it is black. I will never buy a black or a green disc because they are so hard to find. It can be laying right in front on me and I will not see it.

[LJ Jubner]

The good news in all of this is that from all the replies here it appears Cindy's is an isolated event and not the norm. You'll get it Cindy, be patient Grasshopper. :D

Bob

Actually Bob after reading the stories, It seems Cindy's experience is par for the course with the un-professionalDGA.

[Trozzle!!!]

I knew it was just a matter of time before JUb came in on this and try to push his unprofessional Disc Golf Association Bull$hit. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

[LJ Jubner]

Come on Trozz
I am not responsible for it just identifying the behaviour.
What else would you call it? An organization that is 25+ years old has growing pains, I think not. So what else could it be?

[Bruce]

I know, I know, Jub is just a butthurt douchebag!

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Cindy, any word?

Bob

[LegoRules]

Cindy, any word?

Bob


No!:headbang: Just another email stating that it is supposedly on its way. :pullhair:

Cindy :explode:

[Wes Hansen]

Rather than get sucked into more Jubish, why don't ALL current PDGA members reading this forum send the PDGA a note that we are disappointed in their treatment of our PNW DG sister.

We KNOW this is an isolated incident, but it still sucks.

Rather than read through all the posts here, I'll ask- have you called Karolyn Garlick in the front office? ANYTIME I've needed help from the PDGA, she has made it happen ASAP.... when sometimes others haven't been so fast to respond.

[LegoRules]

Rather than get sucked into more Jubish, why don't ALL current PDGA members reading this forum send the PDGA a note that we are disappointed in their treatment of our PNW DG sister.

We KNOW this is an isolated incident, but it still sucks.

Rather than read through all the posts here, I'll ask- have you called Karolyn Garlick in the front office? ANYTIME I've needed help from the PDGA, she has made it happen ASAP.... when sometimes others haven't been so fast to respond.

Thanks for the support:yay: I have not tried to call yet just emails to Addie. If I don't not see anything by Friday I guess I will try calling. :mad:

Cindy :)

[topdawgy58]

I have been talking to people to find out about the PDGA. I have really not heard any good things.
I found out the Magazine that I have not got yet is not Flying Disc Mag. The one I will get someday is about the pro's. I have heard the there is 80% rec players and 20% pro players.
The PDGA caters to the pro's and the magzine is gear to the pro's and about the pro's.
With Disc Golf growing at a rapid rate this will have to change. Disc golf Magazine is still alive
and getting more popular. I am sad that is not the magazine I am suppose to get. Maybe someday they will look at how other sports got so popular by pro's promoting the sport from the bottom up.

[D.L.]

Thanks for the support:yay: I have not tried to call yet just emails to Addie. If I don't not see anything by Friday I guess I will try calling. :mad:

Cindy :)

I'm with you Cindy. Renewed early, didn't think about it again till mid Feb,
wrote to Addie on 2/25, she says that I should be getting my 2009 membership packet soon. DL

[snap7times]

Always call, email sucks... period

[Mystjava]

Any idea when is the earliest date to renew your membership with PDGA? The reason I'm asking, I just want to be able to "jump" ahead early for next year so I won't forget. :)
Cindy, I really hope you get your package soon. But at least you're able to play and get online to check your status. That's cool! Hang in there sister!

[Scott]

Any idea when is the earliest date to renew your membership with PDGA? The reason I'm asking, I just want to be able to "jump" ahead early for next year so I won't forget. :)
Cindy, I really hope you get your package soon. But at least you're able to play and get online to check your status. That's cool! Hang in there sister!

I know you can purchase multiple years at a time.

[LegoRules]

How long does it usally take to get your PDGA new member packet. I signed up on 11-20, and all I have recieved is a magazine just yesterday.

Cindy :)


Well it took about four months, but I did get my new member packet today. :yawn:

Cindy

[topdawgy58]

Well it took about four months, but I did get my new member packet today. :yawn:

Cindy

Someone could have thrown it there faster. Well enjoy your Black Status.

[Mystjava]

Well it took about four months, but I did get my new member packet today. :yawn:

Cindy

Yeah!!! About time! Now we've got to wait for the magazine! :headbang::slapface:

[topdawgy58]

The magazine should be here in about 6 months.

[D.L.]

Got my shiny blue 2009 bagtag/membership package today, and it only took about 100 days. I'm s'toked.:cool2:

[Magilla]

Got my shiny blue 2009 bagtag/membership package today, and it only took about 100 days. I'm s'toked.:cool2:


:yay: Hey, I signed up for 5 years....3 yrs ago AND still "just" got my package in the mail yesterday.
:biggrin2:

[TreeLove]

Someone could have thrown it there faster. Well enjoy your Black Status.

Her member pack turned her black?

[Nichola]

Well it took about four months, but I did get my new member packet today. :yawn:

Cindy

I paid for PDGA membership via paypal to Deaf Disc Golf Assc. last Feburary, and it took me at least one month to get my package. So maybe paying thru the club will get faster service? :chinscratch: Still waiting for the magazine :rolleyes2:

[LegoRules]

I paid for PDGA membership via paypal to Deaf Disc Golf Assc. last Feburary, and it took me at least one month to get my package. So maybe paying thru the club will get faster service? :chinscratch: Still waiting for the magazine :rolleyes2:

I did finally get my packet earlier this month. The problem with mine was that the first packet was lost. The mini with my PDGA number was the hold-up on resending because they had to re-make another one with my number, and they only run them a few times a year. I had to wait for the next run to be made. I did get that explaination right off the bat, so that's why I was getting pissed at them because they kept telling me basically it was in the mail. Had I understood the process beter from the beginning I would have been fine with it. Lack of communication was the main issue I had with the whole process.


Cindy :)

[Scott]

I did finally get my packet earlier this month. The problem with mine was that the first packet was lost. The mini with my PDGA number was the hold-up on resending because they had to re-make another one with my number, and they only run them a few times a year. I had to wait for the next run to be made. I did get that explaination right off the bat, so that's why I was getting pissed at them because they kept telling me basically it was in the mail. Had I understood the process beter from the beginning I would have been fine with it. Lack of communication was the main issue I had with the whole process.


Cindy :)

Yeah! I'm so happy you finally got it. :yay:

Last month I got my renewal package in about four days after re-registering :shocked:, but it wasn't complete (no bag tag). :slapface: