"I say increase dues $10.00 a year and give everyone free admission. Bulk up the preregistration poackages so that the dealers and members who are truly commited get that increase in freebies."

Jim,
I've only been to one convention, and was only at that one for a few hours...does that mean I'm not a "truly commited" club member?

What about the fact that I've been a member for about 12 years? What about the hours and hours and hours I've spent researching and writing articles for our award-winning club magazine? Don't you think that might qualify me as a "truly committed" club member? You seem to be saying that anyone who doesn't attend the convention isn't committed to the club...and that's just wrong.