Dues are between $25-50. When fundraising becomes a monthly issue with the profit being $0.25/hour labor who are we kidding. One hour of my time is worth way more than that. When programs are minimal, no matter what the dues, you'll see me walking out the back door and not coming back. I live an hour drive one way, that's 2 hours round trip, $20 gas, I can find quilting buddies much closer to home and spend that 2 hours and $20 with my quilting. I check what's going on at the meeting in the newsletter, and if it's not worth it, I don't go.
It seems that the same people do all the work. So how about we give them a break and some support.
I'd like to see dues at $100/yr. An officer or committee worker receive $10-50 discount depending upon the responsbility of their duties. Even that much discount is a slap in the face for all the work they put in.
I took notice of the $1000/yr dues in a field that's mostly men. Ladies, don't sell yourselves short.