Quote Originally Posted by HeathBar View Post
I think we have a case where our posts were being typed around the same time. As I was not referring in any way to your original post. I'm sorry that you have had a bad experience with the Stewarts. I have friend who I think is in that society. I'll ask him if he has any contacts that might could help you out.
Meanwhile, my original point is missed entirely.

Some groups have high participation. People who want to volunteer and attend events will be happy to be with groups such as these.

Some groups don't. There are people who are perfectly okay with sending their money off, and getting a newsletter periodically.

I am not upset with the CSSA. They just do things differently than I would have expected. I will continue to pay my dues, and read my newsletters.

When we go to events, though, we are looking for more of the Gunn experience, volunteering, eating, joking, and catching up with the group.

Two different products, two different groups. You will run into both types, and innumerable variants between.

I would do as much research on the group as you can before plunking down your fees.