We do need good ideas for increasing membership among the existing community. Talking up IJA to non-member jugglers can be frustrating sometimes. The idea of being a part of a movement, receiving a very cool magazine, networking with others, going to festivals, etc. is of no interest to some jugglers. Some argue against it. I don't have to belong to an organization to juggle, they say, as if it were some kind of onerous requirement instead of a joyous connection to the world outside of your own prop bag.
Jugglers are nonconformists.
Some feel that having an official membership card for juggling violates their principles. Let s fly Ginny out to every festival. Certainly every festival should have copies of Juggle and IJA promo materials available. IJA ships us a goodie box with magazines, brochures, T-shirts, etc. All you have to do is ask.