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[Barry]

OK guys...as you know, the new server we are on costs 10 times the amount that the old shared server did. So I set up a few new subscription Groups to help offset the cost of the new server as you guys suggested! The first group is BMT VIP and runs $25 per year. That's about the cost of a good magazine subscription and also gets you extra upload space for posts and gallery images! It also includes exclusive access to the new VIP LOUNGE! The VIP LOUNGE is a new forum that subscribing members can use to talk about anything under the sun! I also set up BMT Benefactor group for members that want to donate once and forget about it. A single $150 donation locks you into the VIP group for lifetime! You still receive all the same VIP benefits plus a cool BMT Benefactor group title!.

I also set up a group for BMT Affiliates. This is for members or companies that would like to advertise in our rotating top banner program. If you are interested in advertising on BMT, the cost is $200 per year. Considering the amount of hits the forums get...that is quite a deal! We only allow truck related affiliates to register for the program.

Keep in mind, every dollar taken in, from these subscription packages, will help pay for the server that Watt's Truck Center currently pay out of pocket. The server costs well over $2000 per year plus any bandwith overages, so we could really use some help financing it!

Donations are completely optional! We will NEVER charge to access BMT! The VIP benefits are just little extras that we can do for supporting members!

Thanks a lot and enjoy the new member groups! You can see more or subscribe at the "SUBSCRIPTIONS" link in the top menu or click here:

http://www.bigmacktr.../subscriptions/

[Barry]

Update! We have added a new benefit for VIP Members!

5% discount on all orders from Watt's Truck Center! The discount is good each and every time you place an order online or by phone!

Members, visit the VIP Lounge for more details!

[Barry]

Benefactors and VIP's...don't forget to claim your 5% discount when ordering parts from Watt's Truck Center! Any order...online or by phone (or even in person!) Just be sure to tell us you are a BMT VIP.

[jaysm35a2]

Thats a great thing for a discount Barry! I hope more guys sign up.

[Barry]

Yes, again...every penny goes to the hosting costs! I had them create a seperate account for BMT IT so each donation pays for hosting, bandwidth and domain costs! The discount is just a little extra bonus offered from Watt's! Thanks again!

[Barry]

Just wanted to thank everyone so far for their generous donations! We've had a fairly steady flow of VIP's and Benefactor Members and it really does help keep us up to date and running like a Mack E9! I just updated our SSL Certificate and paid for another year of tech support for our various custom designed modules. I didn't ge yelled out by the powers that be this time! Thanks again guys and keep those donations coming! This community really is "for the members, of the members and by the members!"

On that note, I need to get rid of a few left over calendars...the next 3 BMT Benefactor donations ($150 for Lifetime membership) will receive one of our last few BMT 2012 Calendars. PM Me your shipping address after you send your donation! Not the best incentive, but you get all the other forum privileges also!

Click below to show your support for your favorite Mack Community! Also, I can't stress enough that this is totally optional! We will never require subscriptions or payments of any kind and I don't want any members to feel less than any donating members. It's just a way for members to help be a part of the forum in a big way by helping to shoulder some of the tremendous cost that the dedicated server has increased in the last few years. In return, we bestow some extra privileges on those donating members. No one is under obligation to donate or will they ever be!!

http://www.bigmacktr.../subscriptions/