The annual single membership rate of $15.00 has been implemented to help pay for upcoming planned events, more guest speakers, and upgrades to our public exhibits. As it was considered disadvantageous for families having to pay this amount for each member, a new FAMILY membership is being implemented of $25.00. So if you are a couple, or an entire family, your membership dues will be $25.00.

• Per our by-laws, the annual dues are payable at or before the first meeting of the year. After July 1 of any current year, a new member’s dues will be prorated at 50% of the regular annual dues for the remainder of that year.

• The board is cognizant that a few members have already paid for 2020 when the old rate was in effect. Under this circumstance, i.e., if you have already joined or paid for the 2020 calendar year, your dues will not be payable until January 2021. In accordance with our by-laws, and to greatly simplify our book-keeping going forward, we are reminded that membership dues are payable at the beginning of the year and run from January to January rather than random dates scattered across the calendar.

Treasurer Mark Urnes kindly requests that all dues being paid (new and renewal) be accompanied by the NOPBA Membership & Renewal form found here or on page 26 of the newsletter. Everyone’s help with this will be greatly appreciated. Forms will available at the meetings as well. Thanks in advance.