The Association s growth is very dependent on increasing revenues from these sources.
Overhead expenses increase every year because of inflation.
New programs need funds to implement. Enhanced member benefits such as changing from a tabloid to the current glossy format with many more color pages cost money. We must increase revenues from these major sources, or we end up with less money to spend on programs and membership benefits, and our sport will stagnate. Every year, there is a large turnover of the membership. A life membership eliminates these renewal expenses, and increases the net amount from fee revenue for other programs.