I also joined the AQS. Got my free book, pin, and card in less than a week.
when you go the the AQS website and look at admission for the show, my $25 dollars will be paid back in just this one show almost, on the 2 day admission discount for 2 people (hubby and i). then throughout the year you get discounts on even local quilt shows and at Joanns too I think.
Just a little tip.