The solution of distributing the cost of overseas mailing amongst all members would do just that. I based my original calculations on the fact that I don't want to deter any North Americans by raising the price too much - that would negate the point of making IJA membership easier to pay for others. Rather than just raising prices and not explaining why, I would suggest that membership be told that the added costs were made in an effort to subsidize and therefore attract more International members. I hope that IJA members would see this as a worthwhile way to spend an additional couple dollars. I agree with this last paragraph.
Presentation is important to the membership.
I am surprised that no one has either agreed or disagreed with you. In essence I guess you could say that we put a stop to North American members subsidizing our overseas members. I'm sure someone out there is going to find errors in my calculations.