This is unlikely to change. This year, ESA has focused on reform at the organizational level. As a result, we will have access to all publications on-line as a membership benefit. Also, ESA headquarters is working hard to make the organization fiscally responsible and healthy, and has increased its commitment to working with members and committees so staff members become more active participants in committee tasks. Meeting structure is also being dissected and revamped.
Membership is no exception to change.
The Membership Committee and Membership Services Department have been asked to design and implement programs to enhance membership growth and involvement in the Society, as well as to deepen loyalty. Membership declines are often attributed to money. We look at competing societies and wonder why ours appears to cost so much. The answer in part is that our dues include publications and our investment in them is non-negotiable. Viewed in that light, we receive quite a bargain.