Sticker received for being a long term member!

put in the bin then

Some people like them.

At least it’s an acknowledgement. 

We got our 15 year sticker the other day. We are too old now to ever say in the future "we've been members for over 40 years" and I don't really want to hear myself saying it either.

But plastic stickers? Come on CAMC. Think green! 

I've got a 35 year one somewhere but it's never going anywhere near my van. 

I think there was a time when members genuinely  were quite proud of being Club members and I suspect the origins of the stickers are rooted in that pride. Probably attitudes have changed in recent years with people belonging to the Club for what it can do for them rather than any sense of belonging. I suspect there are still a lot of long service members who might be disappointed if the Club did not recognise long membership in some form. Having a free night voucher would be more practical but soon forgotten. Perhaps a better way of doing it would be from the 25th anniversary to reduce the annual membership by a fiver every five years?

David

I just asked the web "how long will it take for a plastic sticker to decompose?"

Our 10, 15, 35 years or whatever is "their" 1000 years. 

Perhaps we should send them back with that as a reminder?

After 50yrs we got life membership for free ,mind you the life members card is only valid for two years what info have the club got

NOW your talking.  Wish i didnt have a break in membership now, my dad joined in 1954. Do you get 'Grandfathers rights' ?

"After 50yrs we got life membership for free ,mind you the life members card is"only valid for two years ....."

...... and when accompanied by both sets of parents? 

We had a small break, otherwise we would be in 30 plus years category. Joined very young, we had no loo in our camper van, so it made good sense. 

It is about time HQ came up with something a little better than a sticker in terms of rewarding loyalty. Even Greggs give out a cup of coffee every tenth you purchase! Start it at 10 years continuous membership, then something every five after that. Not much, but a tad more than a sticker! Biodegradable or not!😁