that once your membership lapsed, you are no longer a member in good standing and the three years would then start from your "rejoin" date. The option is available to you -- or any other member whose membership has lapsed -- to reclaim those lost years by paying the membership dues for those missed years. Taking advantage of this option would return your "joined" date and, in your case, make you eligible for Life Membership.

I'm sure that the other BoD members will weigh-in with their opinions and hopefully so will the club's legal counsel.

Steve Bedo
Membership Officer