Paul; I understand now....no, we don't want to request a full years payment. Maybe 20 dollars will do fine with a sentence to that effect. "The complete dues of one year are 28 dollars, however, because it is May, the pro-rated dues are 20 dollars. Please enclose a check for that amount." Like that; Steve stevecoe@xxxxxxxxx Author: Deep Sky Observing--The Astronomical Tourist Saguaro Astronomy Club web site: www.saguaroastro.org