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The Mystery Behind The Nancy Drew Sleuths
The Nancy Drew Sleuths is a nonprofit organization of Nancy Drew® collectors, fans and scholars, established on April 10, 2000 for the purpose of fostering the enduring legacy of Nancy Drew®.
We began as an online discussion group and grew into much more with annual
conventions, regional gatherings, and many projects.
We are an organization for both novice and advanced fans, collectors and
scholars. Our organization includes collectors of all ages with the majority being in their twenties to fifties.
We have both
male and female members. If you're a child or a parent who wants to sign their child up, we recommend you sign up for our Jr. Detective Squad which will probably be
more suitable for those under 18!
Kids, join our ND Sleuths: Jr. Detective Squad!
Please e-mail with any questions or inquiries you may have.
Nancy Drew Sleuths' Online Discussion Group:
Our online discussion group at Yahoo! Groups is run by a committee of members who co-moderate
and is moderated by
Sleuth President, Jenn Fisher.
Through the discussion list, we have provided an environment of fun, daily knowledge--learning and re-learning something
new everyday, and friendly people helping others to acquire books, collectibles, and
information! This discussion group is open to Sleuth members and non-members.
We have several experts in the series book and popular culture fields who are quick to share
their
wealth of knowledge with everyone.
Our primary focus is Nancy Drew®, however we do discuss other series books--both girls'
and boys' series, children's and adult mysteries, and other interesting
related off-topics of the moment.
With archives of over 50,000 messages since we formed the discussion group, we are one of the most
active series book discussion list
groups. The archives are permanent and completely searchable. You may join the discussion list by clicking on the link below.
Nancy Drew Sleuths Membership Information:
The Nancy Drew Sleuths is an organization for the collector and scholar--we're mostly an adult group, so we recommend
kids join
the
Jr. Detective Squad club we offer! It's for kids under 18. Within our Nancy Drew Sleuths organization, we focus on
series books and Nancy Drew®
through our online discussion group, our website, and our annual conventions. At annual conventions, our
Charity Raffles for great Nancy Drew® prizes benefit area children's charities. Published six times
per year, our series zine,
The Sleuth, is becoming a more prominent feature in the series book community. In October
2006, we went to a printed and mailed subscriber only edition. The Sleuth focuses on Nancy Drew® as well
as other girls' and boys' series books.
Lifetime membership in the Nancy Drew Sleuths organization is only $10.00 and is a one time
membership
fee. You will receive a special numbered and laminated membership card along with a membership letter detailing your
membership and your user id and password for the members only section of this website plus a special pewter magnifying glass
charm.
Special perks for Sleuth members include:
- Discounts on Sleuths merchandise at conventions and on special offerings
- Special merchandise offers for Sleuth members only
- Bookseller discounts with membership card
- Discounts on annual Sleuth convention registrations
- Annual Nancy Drew® Newsletter
- Montly E-News & Clues E-Mail Newsletter (for those with e-mail)
- Access to & participation in Sleuth projects
- Access to & participation in Sleuth events
- Access to & participation in Sleuth charitable activities
- Participation in our 4 annual gift exchanges for: Valentine's Day, Summer Exchange, Halloween, and the December
Holidays.
- Website section for members only with news, updates, contests, and much more
- Special Message Board in "members only" section for official members
Other benefits for members and non-members include the following available online and at the
NancyDrewSleuth Yahoo!Groups discussion group:
- Weekly book and topic discussions
- A files section to upload pictures and texts files
- A database to post want lists and for sale items
- A calendar to keep track of events and automatically remind members of upcoming events
- Polls on various Nancy Drew® and series book topics
- Archives of all previous messages provide hours of reading into topics of interest
- Links to Sleuth member websites and good series book sites
Special perks for Sleuth members include:
How to Become a Member:
You may purchase your lifetime membership here at the website by clicking on the "Subscribe"
button below the following information. You do not have to use Pay Pal through this feature, you can by pass that to
use a credit card--we're flexible! IF YOU PAY THIS WAY, PLEASE NOTE: E-mail us using our e-mail link at the top of this page to let us know the exact name/spelling
for the membership card and verify your address to send the kit to and your e-mail address!
We take checks, money orders, or Pay Pal (Pay Pal id: nancydrewsleuth@aol.com)
Send your $10.00 lifetime membership
fee (payable to Jennifer Fisher) (Do not send cash!) to:
Jennifer Fisher
P.O. Box 128
Higley, AZ 85236-0128
Be sure to include the following with your payment:
1. Your address, so we can send you your membership kit
2. Your e-mail address for our E-News letter and other member updates
Lifetime Membership Dues: $10.00 (Click on the Subscribe Button--please note, on the form it will say 10.00 for 1 year, but it's a lifetime fee, so there is no
yearly fee--it's just the way the subscriber button is set up, so ignore that sentence!)(Be sure to e-mail with your name, address, and e-mail using
the link above!)
If you do not receive a membership kit within three weeks of sending in your fee, please e-mail us!
P.O. Box 128
Higley, AZ 85236-0128
2. Your e-mail address for our E-News letter and other member updates
What Several Sleuths Members Have to Say About The Nancy Drew Sleuths:
"I've learned that there are hundreds more Nancy fanatics like me out there in the world so it makes me feel part
of an international brother and sisterhood of Nancy Drew! The group helps me to remember all the wonderful hours
and hours of enjoyment I got from reading the latest Nancy that came out back in the 1950's and 1960'w when
I was growing up. It brings back memories of happier days when life was simple and uncomplicated and all mysteries
had a happy ending. And, best of all, I have found you Jenn. I know whatever I buy from you will be top quality and
something fun! I've gotten compliments on the snowglobes and sweatshirt and the books I've bought from you have
been wonderful. Without the sleuth group I wouldn't know what I was missing!"...Linda T.
"Really, though, I just love you and everyone here on the list, I've learned so much about the series,
Nancy, and the whole group, gotten great new insights - I've gotten even more hooked, if that is
possible - just recently read my first *Files* book - #29, Pure Poison. It's funny, my mom
picked up several Files books several years ago, 29 being one of them, at a yard sale, knowing
how I loved Nancy - but for some reason, I couldn't bring myself to read them, since
I didn't feel like they were REALLY Nancy Drew books!! It's silly, I know :-)
But it is interesting to see the contrast between them and the original 56, and this
group has certainly helped in that regard. Not to mention that every list member is absolutely GREAT!!!
Thank you for all your work! It's a labor of love, I know."...Felicia
"I really enjoy the group.
The book reviews are awesome. I now know which are
really worth reading and spending money for. Everyone is interesting. It's a fun
group to belong to because there aren't major fights like other lists I belong to.
This is probably one of the best Yahoo! Groups there is. (Besides a few of my own!)"...Valerie
"I love this group for several reasons:
(1) It has given me a good feeling that I am not crazy for having read and enjoyed Nancy Drew and other series books. I have a lot of company out there.
(2) I've met a lot of nice, caring, supportive people.
(3) What a way to get an education! It's the only time I've experienced getting an education and having fun at the same time.
(4) The expert collectors are ready, willing and able to explain to us neophytes about the different editions and dj artwork,
etc, over and over again. No one throws his/her weight around as an expert, and no question asked seems too stupid.
Although I don't do ebay, I am trying to build my collection by visiting rare/second hand bookstores, flea markets and
antique store sales. This group has been instrumental in whetting my interest in doing so. Just haven't gotten too lucky yet
and am currently hampered by a very limited budget, but I'll keep trying."...Kathleen
Please Note: When subscribing to the discussion group via the link below, you can select the mail delivery that suits you best! We can be a high volume group regarding e-mails and so I suggest if you are a busy person you select the daily digest method of delivery which is one or two e-mails a day that include a digest of 20 to 25 messages depending on volume. Sometimes they only include a few messages. Or you may select the "No e-mail" option and then you will have to check messages at the Yahoo! Groups site at your leisure. If you want each e-mail individually, then select "individual messages."
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