[sac-forum] Re: Curious

Jeff, for my take the Reflector, while an excellent periodical, is not large enough to cover all amateur activities consequently, in my opinion, didn't have much interest for me. As for the observing programs, the SAC versions seem to be as popular as ever.
Not sure if the $10.00 cost of having your name in a member list is worth the investment. 

AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Jones" <timj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Curious
On Nov 25, 2008, at 1:27 PM, <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx> <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx> wrote:
To my recollection of conversations regarding AL membership & SAC, there just doesn't seem to be enough benefit to members or interest to warrant the expense of membership.
So that lends to the question of "how long ago" did that discussion occur. I don't recall such a discussion in my time with the club. Have you all looked at the membership fees lately? 

A quote from their membership info page:
"When your organization joins the Astronomical League, the first benefit all your members will see is the next issue of the Reflector. This will be mailed to each member at his/her home address. The Reflector has articles, cartoons, poetry, book reviews, League business, and information about League services. Unlike commercial magazines, the Reflector is amateurs talking to other amateurs about their activities. Currently, your organization will pay the AL $5.00 annually per member for this newsletter and all our other benefits, plus a $10.00 member society fee. If less than 95% of your total membership join the Astronomical League then the price is $7.50 annually per member. " 

Here's what I see:

Club's Society Annual Dues: $10.00
Each Member that wants to join: $7.50 ($5.00 each if we all join)
So, if the club becomes a society member, it will cost the club $10.00. It can then be left up to each member to decide if they want to pay the additional $7.50 (or $5.00 if more than 95% join).
This math doesn't appear too costly from a club standpoint if the individual members foot their own AL member ship fees. Heck, it's worth $10.00 to be listed in their member list. 

So, what am I missing?

Curiously,
Tim

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