Membership Drive

Dear Friends,

There's less than three weeks to the opening of the new pan-sexual, sex-positive space, and lots has happened since I first told you about it.

First, for those who haven't heard it yet, yes, the club has a name. And that name is...

***** LIBIDO LOUNGE *****

The name makes me very happy and was chosen at the end of reviewing three pages of over 70 suggestions.

Second, Libido Lounge is a go! It's on track to open on schedule on June 1, 2007. And this is all thanks to your generosity--yours as well as many others.

We're at the end of the initial fundraising period, which was to raise the funds to secure the venue, but even before today, the contributions that have come pouring in--much of it just in the first 48 hours--have done the job of clinching the space. This has allowed the renovation and furnishing of the club interior to begin ahead of schedule. It's all going very well. THANK YOU!

So, with Libido Lounge a go, I invite and encourage you to join as an Annual Member or as a Lifetime Member. Libido Lounge is about inclusivity. Everyone is welcome: straight, gay, lesbian, bi, male, female, transgendered, singles, couples, triads, other poly relationships, swingers, and there are no body type or age restrictions (other than being 19 or over).

Here are just some of the perks of a Lifetime Membership:

* Free admission to all events. Attend as many events as you like--classes, workshops, parties--without ever having to pay the per-event fees.

* 2 hours use of a club space of your choice every calendar month. Choose from the dungeon, the theatre, the meeting/social space, a bedroom--and that space is your private space just for you and your partner, or invited guests. (Have a special day in mind? Let me know as far ahead of time when you want a space.)

* Invitations to Lifetime Members special events. For example, a social mixer evening with educators or presenters coming from out of town--get the opportunity to chat with them outside their class or workshop.


All advance members, both Lifetime and Annual, also get:

* Invitations to the Pre-Opening Parties. There'll be more than one, for advance members, and for everyone who contributed, whether as a donation, a credit, a loan, or a donation of items or services. You'll get to see the club before its official opening and get to meet lots of wonderful, generous people just like you. The date will be announced soon.

* An invitation to attend a free class: Introduction to Sex-Positive Culture in Vancouver. This class will be offered monthly (attend any month you like), and covers topics such as regular and recurring local and in-house events, existing groups, vocabulary and language, safety tips, party etiquette, and more.

* Access to the Libido Events Sex-Positive Lending Library

* Discounts at affiliated clubs and stores.


Annual membership is just $25 a year, and for this limited time, pre-opening, I am offering Benefactor Lifetime Memberships for $1000 for an individual, and $1600 for a couple. Regular Lifetime Memberships will go up significantly once the club opens on June 1. (Tell your friends so they won't miss out.)

To become an advance member of Libido Lounge, email me, Jennifer at jennifer@libidoevents.com, and let me know which membership you want. Here is a form you can use.


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Dear Jennifer,

I would like to become an advance member of Libido Lounge as:

[ ] an Annual Member ($25/year)
[ ] a Benefactor Lifetime Member ($1000)
[ ] Benefactor Lifetime Members, couple ($1600 for 2 people)

[ ] I am sending a Money Transfer from one of Canada's 5 major banks to this e-mail account. (jennifer@libidoevents.com).

[ ] I am sending a Gift, as a donation. Any amount of money, from $5 or $10 to whatever your generosity permits that you are able to donate will help. All donations will be received with gratitude.

[ ] I am sending a cheque, made out to Jennifer Skrukwa, to your mailing address: PO Box 28578, 4050 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5C 6J4.

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I feel very grateful for your generosity that has allowed the opening of the club to go ahead, and am excited that I can offer these perks to our members as a result. I look forward to seeing you at the pre-opening party and at Libido Lounge again and again in the months following.

blessings,

Jennifer