You Invest time in a learning process, you don't just spend it. Rewards are often subtle but later you don't know how you managed without knowing this stuff. For our social activities, someone is handing all the details for you. Just show up and have fun. Invest money, don't spend it.
Dues are an investment.
Showing you have a brain, use it, and want to get ahead in the world. Get Wacky in public with other wacky people How to Join Call the closest Jaycees chapter . They're usually in the phone book under 'YourCityName Jaycees' or yellow pages under 'Civic Groups'. Ask where the closest chapter is, or ask to have your name and phone number given to the right person. Just Show up at a meeting or event.