PDGA new member packet?

[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. 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.

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by topdawgy58

I recieved my packet today. 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.

Wow good for you I am still waiting for mine from Nov. 20th 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. Anyway I guess it get here when it gets here.

Cindy

[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!

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by jevon

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

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 It was not a nice little note either. I mean really how hard can it be to drop my new member packet in the mail. I mean were coming up on three months now.

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.

Cindy

["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.

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]

Originally Posted by "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.

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.

[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]

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Bob

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

Cindy

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks for the support 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.

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.]

Originally Posted by LegoRules

Thanks for the support 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.

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