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Title: Some folks like to make things complicated!
Post by: KathyLauren on March 30, 2017, 07:06:36 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on March 30, 2017, 07:06:36 PM
I am a member of a members-only co-op. I was in the local store recently as Kathy. They checked my member number on the computer and asked if I was [boy name]. I admitted that I was, but decided I had better update their records as soon as possible.
I went online to do so. You can only change your address and phone number online, not your name. So I emailed and asked them to change it. Now they are telling me that [boy name] has to resign his membership and transfer his shares to Kathy, who needs to apply for a new membership. Aargh!
I suspect they are assuming that I am [boy name]'s spouse, widow, or some other relative, trying to get her hands on his membership. I replied, filling them in on the true situation. Hopefully that will simplify the process.
On the other hand, I had forgotten that there are shares involved. So they might need to see a legal name change document. That is at least a month in the future.
No real point to this post other than to vent about excessive bureaucracy. Aaaaaargh!! There, that feels better.
I went online to do so. You can only change your address and phone number online, not your name. So I emailed and asked them to change it. Now they are telling me that [boy name] has to resign his membership and transfer his shares to Kathy, who needs to apply for a new membership. Aargh!
I suspect they are assuming that I am [boy name]'s spouse, widow, or some other relative, trying to get her hands on his membership. I replied, filling them in on the true situation. Hopefully that will simplify the process.
On the other hand, I had forgotten that there are shares involved. So they might need to see a legal name change document. That is at least a month in the future.
No real point to this post other than to vent about excessive bureaucracy. Aaaaaargh!! There, that feels better.
Title: Re: Some folks like to make things complicated!
Post by: Devlyn on March 30, 2017, 07:31:49 PM
Post by: Devlyn on March 30, 2017, 07:31:49 PM
Yeah, I'm still paying my electric bill under my old name because their name change procedure was ridiculous. Ironically, it's going to be easier to do what you were told; cancel the old account and start a new one! :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Some folks like to make things complicated!
Post by: KathyLauren on March 31, 2017, 05:10:35 PM
Post by: KathyLauren on March 31, 2017, 05:10:35 PM
Well, happy ending. After I clarified that Kathy and [boy name] are the same person and that this is just a change of name (well, and some other stuff that is not relevent to the store :D ), I got a very nice letter back informing me that my name had been changed, and wishing me well on my journey. :)
That is my first offical name change. What better day than TDoV? :)
That is my first offical name change. What better day than TDoV? :)
Title: Re: Some folks like to make things complicated!
Post by: Devlyn on March 31, 2017, 05:18:43 PM
Post by: Devlyn on March 31, 2017, 05:18:43 PM
Double win! ;D
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn