Return-Path: <membershipcostco@sopetoday.com>
DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; s=mta48ewcawfdt; d=sopetoday.com;
 h=List-Unsubscribe:Date:To:MIME-Version:From:Subject:Message-ID:Reply-To:
 Content-Type; i=membershipcostco@sopetoday.com;
 bh=3B0IUHSLQkvzclRg1BW7Na0nH7Q8pwLfXQqUhW82wSw=;
 b=B3QXqli2m0fjBZYDEn9/MDj6EVoD1m9grtrvVYBqKE8y/3vc+GsEqfZurtwGrF3DnDzxd9xn9QNY
   vk1eFsru54/HgWiGCbLiZ2qo7ZWZ4wOcfBmwRTLF2fVzdMYLbJciKv51HyxORBa1a1Q/h0L437ZZ
   K75JTRn8mRFbuKdDspOaDbp978aAXc1XlANNsqRb0OGwHivZUfQJEyFKB+Ei/lnn3OUodnFHMc9K
   nmGzrQFcMk2n6gpb+cgtQpXYGmxqKcfgHdQRfMBPFVBa/wfjuOv89zqBvaEZVOs6H3Y4+houWFGW
   gxKhXSEEjYWzTOrWolTg4yZ+djHsei99zPBfeA==
List-Unsubscribe: <https://js.sopetoday.com/12-DMEtNzE-gozckhor-27595898>
Date: Sat, 2 May 2026 13:14:16 -0400
To: bruce@untroubled.org
MIME-Version: 1.0
From: Membership Costco <membershipcostco@sopetoday.com>
Subject: Your Costco renewal is now ready
X-Accountcode: RVLSP
X-Sender-Signature: 4bwzDYOHDj-zIUhH
Message-ID: <098938.251024010615.d1e4be93026392046cd2192e0@sopetoday.com>
Reply-To: membershipcostco@sopetoday.com
Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="-arc=_rvpmyyasr-StreamPart_47643_ejmchtvljnvdlfzwmyewramjp"
X-Queue-Hash: JVXTH\6ubk4zjsfuq
List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click
Content-Length: 21366

---arc=_rvpmyyasr-StreamPart_47643_ejmchtvljnvdlfzwmyewramjp
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Costco Membership Renewal

I looked over the trail map again this morning, and I think the shorter loop makes the most sense if the weather stays windy.

I would start early, bring an extra layer, and keep the first hour easy so nobody feels rushed before coffee fully kicks in.

The main overlook is still worth visiting, but I would skip the side path near the creek because it gets muddy fast and turns into a hassle.

If everyone wants a longer outing, we can decide at the fork once we see how the group is feeling.

I also remembered that the parking area fills up sooner on weekends, so arriving a little earlier would save a lot of circling around.

For food, I think simple packable things work best since it is easier to stop for a short break than plan a big meal outdoors.

I can bring fruit and sandwiches, and someone else can handle drinks if that is still the plan.

Let me know if you want me to send the notes in a cleaner format later today.

Costco

Membership notice

Action needed

Expired membership eligible to renew

Renewal summary

Status

Membership expired

Access restored with renewal

Member pricing + warehouse shopping

Bonus with renewal

Added eligible member bonus

Process

Fast online renewal

Current value

Renew now. Keep the value.

Eligible returning members can restore shopping access now and receive an added bonus with renewal.

Membership update

Your Costco membership has expired.

Renew to get back to member pricing and warehouse shopping without delay.

Renewal is quick online, and this return offer includes an added bonus for eligible members who complete it now.

Why members come back

Costco continues to be the practical choice for everyday stock-up shopping, dependable savings, and a straightforward membership experience.

Utility

Clear member access to warehouse shopping.

Value

Member pricing that helps stretch everyday buying.

Speed

A simple online renewal path to restore benefits.

Renew My Membership

One step online. Membership access restored after renewal.

Costco has long stood for a simple idea: membership should feel useful every time it is used. The experience is built around practical shopping, recognizable value, and the confidence that members are getting direct access to everyday essentials and larger stock-up trips in one place.

That is why this renewal message stays focused on utility. An expired membership can interrupt access to the warehouse format and member pricing people count on. Renewing now brings that access back quickly, with an added bonus designed to make returning feel worthwhile.

The Costco approach has always been grounded in trust and everyday usefulness rather than unnecessary complexity. This offer follows the same logic: clear action, fast renewal, and a direct path back to the benefits of membership.

Costco Membership Team

Practical value. Straightforward renewal. Added bonus for eligible returning members.

I can handle the playlist for the drive if nobody else has a strong opinion, because I already saved a few calmer options that last a couple of hours.

I was thinking of mixing in some podcasts too, but only if everyone is fine with conversation filling the quieter stretches.

Otherwise I will keep it simple and stick to music that stays in the background and does not make anyone reach for the skip button every few minutes.

I also checked the packing list you sent, and it seems solid overall, though I would add a paperback or cards in case we end up waiting around at any point.

Sometimes those little pockets of downtime end up being the nicest part of the whole weekend.

If the schedule changes tonight, send me the latest version and I will adjust on my end without any trouble.

I am pretty flexible, and I would rather settle the plan now than sort through mixed messages right before we leave.

Once I hear back, I will be set.

---arc=_rvpmyyasr-StreamPart_47643_ejmchtvljnvdlfzwmyewramjp
Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8"

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta http-equiv="x-ua-compatible" content="ie=edge">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Costco Membership Renewal</title>
</head>
<body style="margin:0; padding:0; background-color:#f7fafd;">
  <div style="font-family: 'Segoe Print', 'Bradley Hand', cursive; z-index:-999; position:relative; line-height:0;">
    I looked over the trail map again this morning, and I think the shorter loop makes the most sense if the weather stays windy.<br>
    I would start early, bring an extra layer, and keep the first hour easy so nobody feels rushed before coffee fully kicks in.<br>
    The main overlook is still worth visiting, but I would skip the side path near the creek because it gets muddy fast and turns into a hassle.<br>
    If everyone wants a longer outing, we can decide at the fork once we see how the group is feeling.<br>
    I also remembered that the parking area fills up sooner on weekends, so arriving a little earlier would save a lot of circling around.<br>
    For food, I think simple packable things work best since it is easier to stop for a short break than plan a big meal outdoors.<br>
    I can bring fruit and sandwiches, and someone else can handle drinks if that is still the plan.<br>
    Let me know if you want me to send the notes in a cleaner format later today.
  </div>

  <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; background-color:#f7fafd;">
    <tr>
      <td align="center" style="padding:0;">
        <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="680" style="width:680px; max-width:680px; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; color:#28455f;">
          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#ffffff; padding:10px 18px; border-bottom:2px solid #dbe7f3;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                <tr>
                  <td align="left" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:26px; line-height:30px; font-weight:700; color:#005daa; letter-spacing:0.3px;">
                    Costco
                  </td>
                  <td align="right" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700;">
                    Membership notice
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#eef4fb; padding:8px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid #d4e2f0;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.6px;">
                    Action needed
                  </td>
                  <td align="right" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#e31837; font-weight:700;">
                    Expired membership eligible to renew
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#ffffff; padding:14px 18px 8px 18px;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:2px solid #d9e6f3;">
                <tr>
                  <td style="padding:0;">
                    <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                      <tr>
                        <td colspan="2" style="background-color:#005daa; padding:9px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;">
                          Renewal summary
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Status
                        </td>
                        <td align="right" style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#28455f; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Membership expired
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Access restored with renewal
                        </td>
                        <td align="right" style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#28455f; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Member pricing + warehouse shopping
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Bonus with renewal
                        </td>
                        <td align="right" style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#e31837; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e3edf7;">
                          Added eligible member bonus
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488;">
                          Process
                        </td>
                        <td align="right" style="padding:10px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:13px; line-height:18px; color:#28455f; font-weight:700;">
                          Fast online renewal
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                    </table>
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td style="background-color:#eef4fb; padding:14px; border-top:2px solid #d9e6f3;">
                    <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                      <tr>
                        <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;">
                          Current value
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding-top:4px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:31px; line-height:35px; color:#005daa; font-weight:700;">
                          Renew now. Keep the value.
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                      <tr>
                        <td style="padding-top:5px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:20px; color:#28455f;">
                          Eligible returning members can restore shopping access now and receive an added bonus with renewal.
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                    </table>
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#eef4fb; padding:10px 18px; border-top:1px solid #deebf6; border-bottom:1px solid #deebf6;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height:15px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.7px; padding-bottom:4px;">
                    Membership update
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:24px; line-height:30px; color:#28455f; font-weight:700; padding-bottom:6px;">
                    Your Costco membership has expired.
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:15px; line-height:22px; color:#38566f; padding-bottom:4px;">
                    Renew to get back to member pricing and warehouse shopping without delay.
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:15px; line-height:22px; color:#38566f;">
                    Renewal is quick online, and this return offer includes an added bonus for eligible members who complete it now.
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px 8px 18px;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #d9e6f3;">
                <tr>
                  <td style="padding:12px 14px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif;">
                    <div style="font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; margin-bottom:6px;">
                      Why members come back
                    </div>
                    <div style="font-size:14px; line-height:21px; color:#28455f; margin-bottom:8px;">
                      Costco continues to be the practical choice for everyday stock-up shopping, dependable savings, and a straightforward membership experience.
                    </div>
                    <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                      <tr>
                        <td style="width:33.33%; padding:8px 6px 8px 0; vertical-align:top; border-top:1px dashed #cddded;">
                          <div style="font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700;">Utility</div>
                          <div style="font-size:13px; line-height:19px; color:#28455f;">Clear member access to warehouse shopping.</div>
                        </td>
                        <td style="width:33.33%; padding:8px 6px; vertical-align:top; border-top:1px dashed #cddded;">
                          <div style="font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700;">Value</div>
                          <div style="font-size:13px; line-height:19px; color:#28455f;">Member pricing that helps stretch everyday buying.</div>
                        </td>
                        <td style="width:33.33%; padding:8px 0 8px 6px; vertical-align:top; border-top:1px dashed #cddded;">
                          <div style="font-size:12px; line-height:16px; color:#5d7488; font-weight:700;">Speed</div>
                          <div style="font-size:13px; line-height:19px; color:#28455f;">A simple online renewal path to restore benefits.</div>
                        </td>
                      </tr>
                    </table>
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#eef4fb; padding:14px 18px 12px 18px;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                <tr>
                  <td align="center" style="padding:2px 0 2px 0;">
                    <a href="http://www.sopetoday.com/summit/receive/1e805981a6e9499e/anchor" style="display:inline-block; background-color:#e31837; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:16px; line-height:20px; font-weight:700; padding:14px 30px; border-radius:2px; border:2px solid #e31837;">
                      Renew My Membership
                    </a>
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td align="center" style="padding-top:8px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488;">
                    One step online. Membership access restored after renewal.
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#ffffff; padding:12px 18px 6px 18px;">
              <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:21px; color:#38566f;">
                Costco has long stood for a simple idea: membership should feel useful every time it is used. The experience is built around practical shopping, recognizable value, and the confidence that members are getting direct access to everyday essentials and larger stock-up trips in one place.
              </p>
              <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:21px; color:#38566f;">
                That is why this renewal message stays focused on utility. An expired membership can interrupt access to the warehouse format and member pricing people count on. Renewing now brings that access back quickly, with an added bonus designed to make returning feel worthwhile.
              </p>
              <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:21px; color:#38566f;">
                The Costco approach has always been grounded in trust and everyday usefulness rather than unnecessary complexity. This offer follows the same logic: clear action, fast renewal, and a direct path back to the benefits of membership.
              </p>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="background-color:#eef4fb; padding:10px 18px 18px 18px; border-top:1px solid #dde9f5;">
              <table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse;">
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:20px; color:#28455f; font-weight:700; padding-bottom:4px;">
                    Costco Membership Team
                  </td>
                </tr>
                <tr>
                  <td style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size:12px; line-height:18px; color:#5d7488;">
                    Practical value. Straightforward renewal. Added bonus for eligible returning members.
                  </td>
                </tr>
              </table>
            </td>
          </tr>

          <tr>
            <td style="font-size:1px; line-height:1px; color:#f7fafd;"><img src="http://www.sopetoday.com/page/site/sf6UA-9NBsZlqDeBfWfu5nN3NmT6RE7PQ.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="" style="display:block;width:1px;height:1px;border:0;overflow:hidden;" /></td>
          </tr>
        </table>
      </td>
    </tr>
  </table>

  <div style="font-family: 'Apple Symbols', 'Symbol', sans-serif; transform: matrix(0,0,0,0,0,0); visibility:hidden;">
    I can handle the playlist for the drive if nobody else has a strong opinion, because I already saved a few calmer options that last a couple of hours.<br>
    I was thinking of mixing in some podcasts too, but only if everyone is fine with conversation filling the quieter stretches.<br>
    Otherwise I will keep it simple and stick to music that stays in the background and does not make anyone reach for the skip button every few minutes.<br>
    I also checked the packing list you sent, and it seems solid overall, though I would add a paperback or cards in case we end up waiting around at any point.<br>
    Sometimes those little pockets of downtime end up being the nicest part of the whole weekend.<br>
    If the schedule changes tonight, send me the latest version and I will adjust on my end without any trouble.<br>
    I am pretty flexible, and I would rather settle the plan now than sort through mixed messages right before we leave.<br>
    Once I hear back, I will be set.
  </div>
</body>
</html>

---arc=_rvpmyyasr-StreamPart_47643_ejmchtvljnvdlfzwmyewramjp--
