1990 ad for the fan club found in books #30-49, Jan 1990-Nov 1991
The BSC Fan Club (also known as The Baby-sitters Fan Club from 1990-1993, the All-New Baby-sitters Fan Club from 1993-1995, the New Baby-sitters Fan Club in 1996, and finally the Baby-sitters Club Fan Club in 1997-1999) was a subscription service, launched in Spring/Summer 1988[1] fans could sign up for during the height of the series' popularity. Membership was $2.50 in 1989-1991 for a two-year membership, $4.95 in February 1992-February 1993 for a two-year membership, $7.95 in June 1993 to November 1994 for a one-year membership, and $10.95 in 1995-1999 for one year. Membership included a card, card holder, banners, and newsletters. In 1995, the "Friendship Pack" also included movie memorabilia, a camera, photo album, posters, and a taped message from Ann M. Martin. Every year or so, the extra items in the introductory pack would change. The Fan Club, in contrast to the Baby-sitters Collectors Club, did not send Baby-sitters Club books.
1989
1990-1991
Postcard circa 1990 welcoming fans to the Fan Club
A two-year membership, for the cost of $2.50 gets:
- an official membership card
- membership card holder
- colorful banner
- Baby-sitters Fan Club semi-annual newsletter
- stickers (same as the ones that came with the 1990 BSC calendar)
Newsletters
- Circa publication of books #32-34 (March - May 1990) - Winner of 1989 Super Trivia Contest announced, BSC Adventure Giveaway advertised
- Circa publication of books #40-43 (Jan - April 1991) - Winner of BSC Adventure Giveaway announced, The Baby-Sitters Club Postcard Book available in April
- Circa publication of books #45-47, SS#6 (July - September 1991) - Mystery series coming soon (#1 Stacey and the Missing Ring available in August), BSC Mystery Giveaway advertised, 1991-92 School Planner and Date Book and 1992 BSC calendar advertised, watch the TV Series on HBO in September
1992-1993
Feb 1992-Feb 1993 ad from books #51-61
A two-year membership, for the cost of $4.95 gets:
- an official membership card
- a colorful banner
- exclusive Baby-sitters Fan Club quarterly newsletter
Newsletters
- Circa publication of books #50-52, Mystery #3 (Jan - March 1992) - Winner of the 'Vote for your favorite Baby-sitter' Giveaway announced, Winner of the BSC Mystery Giveaway announced, Mystery #3 coming in February
- Circa publication of books #56-58, Mystery #5, SS#8 (July - October 1992) - BSC Neat Boy Giveaway announced, Logan’s Story coming in June, Write-up about the party for the 'Vote for your favorite Baby-sitter' Giveaway' held on March 14, 1992
- Circa publication of books #59-61, SS#9, Mystery #6 (Nov 1992 - Feb 1993) - BSC Mini-Mystery Giveaway announced (deadline Dec 31, 1992), Trivia and Puzzle Fun Book advertised, Songs for My Best Friends available on CD or cassette in October
- Circa publication of books #62-64, Mystery #7,8 (March - May 1993) - Ann M. Martin: The Story of the author of the Baby-sitters Club coming in April, BSC Look-Alikes contest announced, Mystery Board Game coming this spring
1994
June 1993 - Nov 1994 fan club ad found in books #65-80
A one-year membership, for the cost of $7.95 gets:
- Fan Club T-Shirt
- Baby-sitters Club poster of all the BSC members
- Baby-sitters Club notepad and pencil
- Official membership card
- Guide to Stoneybrook
- 6-page newsletter plus four additional newsletters per year
- Baby-sitters Club folder
1995
Sept 1995 - Jan 1996 fan club ad, found in books 89-93
A one-year membership, for the cost of $10.95, gets:
- Hot pink digital watch
- BSC Mood Ring
- BSC Name and Address Book
- Ann Martin on tape
- Map of Stoneybrook
- Photo strip of Ann Martin
- BSC newsletter sent to you regularly
- special letterbox
1996
Sept 1996 - April 1997 fan club ad, found in books #100-107
A one-year membership, for the cost of $10.95, gets:
- 110-mm camera
- Mini photo album
- Diary
- Stationery note cards and stickers
- Eight pencils
- Full-color BSC poster
- BSC newsletter subscription (at least 4 newsletters during one-year membership)
- keepsake shipper
1997-1998
Sept 1997 - May 1998 fan club ad, found in books #111-119
A one-year membership, for the cost of $10.95, gets:
- 110 mm camera
- Mini photo album
- Keepsake shipper that says "Fan Club Friendship Pack"
- Poster showing all the BSC members including Abby
- Fan Club Secret Diary
- Note cards
- Stickers
- Eight pencils
- At least four newsletters, with the first newsletter sent after the introductory pack during a one-year membership
Web
References
- ↑ Graduation Day BSC Timeline