Barb
Respectfully speaking, those of us who have decided not to renew our memberships for varied reasons, would then have to pay the annual dues to be a participant in hosting a convention, becoming a board member, etc. as you suggest. To quote the VCCC web page on this site, membership dues provides free quarterly newsletters, access to the Vacuumland web site, and the ability to register for conventions. Inasmuch as the newsletter has been retired and this website is being run by donations to Robert Seger, the only thing left that the club has to offer for the $35 fee is the ability to register for the conventions. So in theory, paying the dues affords one the opportunity to spend even more money. Since you seem to be on the inside and are privy to the club's activities, could you shed some light on just what the annual dues provides a member other than what I stated? Seems to me I would be paying something for nothing if I am not able to attend a convention annually.
