I've been a on-off-on member of the NMRA several times.? I first became a member when a year's dues (1966?) was $3.00.? You received the standards & RP stuff, info, a yearbook, and a brief monthly newsletter from your region (Thousand Lakes in my case).? I was supposed to also get a NMRA track gauge but I still await that!

After that for several years I was largely "dark" as I was trying establish my professional standing in the photo world, college, marriage, relocating etc.? As that was beginning to happen, I contacted our local S group, the NASG, and the NMRA with it's localized group.? More recently I've had to dig deeper for the yearly dues, and sometimes that just didn't happen.?

Yesterday, I received notice that 'I was missed' from the roster again.? Now retired and "living" on my BBB commission--yah right! and my SS was always tight.? So I wrote the gentlemen regarding my having to drop my membership with uncertain times to come.? He replied last night where he stated that the NMRA had a program they partnered with called Grouper so one could utilize HMO/ PPO or other medical group coverage to cover that.? I applied and I or my region isn't joining that effort!? I don't know the reason but it might be worth it for our more seasoned NMRA or perhaps even our NASG members to help with the dues as part of your health plan.?

So at this time, nothing is going to happen, but perhaps some of you can make it happen!

Bob Werre