Steve, I think there were some valid concerns expressed with your proposal when you made it before. How about if there is a new category, Trial Member? It would only be available for a small number of years, at which time, the Trial member would have to become a full member, or leave the club. If someone is going to be hooked by the chip collecting bug, a few years should be enough time to see if it sets in. The cost could also differ from an Associate member that way, since some thought non-family members should pay more than just $5.

FWIW.

Michael Siskin