Important Credit Card Usage Policy Update

SPECIAL EDITION October 2009
NEW Credit Card Usage Policy
Effective November 1, 2009  
  
Credit Card Convenience Fee
 
Beginning November 1, 2009, there will be a convenience fee charge of 3% of total balance due when registering on line. 
 
Credit Card Security
Due to the high occurrence of credit card theft, we have made the change to only accept credit card payments on line or in person with card as of November 1, 2009.  This means we will no longer accept registration forms or membership forms with credit card numbers handwritten on them.  If using a credit card, you will need to register on line or bring your credit card into the office where we will swipe it.  Faxed registrations will no longer be accepted.  You may still send in registration if paying by check.  Paying by cash is also still accepted in person.
Membership Fee Changes
Effective November 1, 2009   
  
No Annual Fee Increase This Year
We understand that the poor economy and rising costs of food and energy may place financial constraints on many households.  We want the Community Center to remain an affordable option for area residents, and this led us to reconsider our typical 3-5% fee increase.  Membership fees will not be increased this year at all.  
  
Enrollment Fee Increase
New memberships will have a $30 enrollment fee beginning November 1st. This is a $5 increase from last year.  Current, active members will be excluded from having to pay the enrollment fee; however, if your membership expires at any time, you would have to pay the enrollment fee to renew.
In This Issue
NEW Credit Card Usage Policy
Membership Fee Changes