We want to bring your attention to several changes that we have been considering since our officer elections in April. It is the conscensise currently that we will dispense with annual dues for at least one year. We have decidied that we want to try a donation model instead. Making money is not what this group is about. Yes, there are monthly expenses that must be paid but other than that, we don't desire to collet fees. Some members, as well as potential memmbers have expressed concerns about paying dues and we listened. For the next year, we will no long require or expect dues. However, you will notice, at many of our events there will be a collection bucket. No one will be required to deposit money in these but if you are willing and able, a dollor or five will be gladly accepted. Each event will be recorded by our treasurer and we will have a listing of the funds availabel. Understand, as a non-profit group, these funds will only be used for the monthly and yearly expenses that we cannot avoid. The web presences costs, mailings cost as welll as papperwork required by our government costs. Various and sundry one could say.