Hossfly

No big deal. I do not think it is punishment, just business.
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AMA Bylaws Dues Requirement: Dues are due by Dec 31.
ARTICLE VI
Dues
The Executive Council shall set dues for all types of AMA
membership. Any AMA member who fails to pay annual dues
within thirty (30) days after they are due and payable shall be
dropped from the membership rolls. In any event, a member’s
dues must be currently paid in order to exercise the right to vote.
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Here is a certain Club's Bylaws version that goes along with the AMA Bylaws.
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All dues are payable in advance. Persons that are members on Dec. 31 shall be allowed until Jan.
31 of the new year to pay annual dues without having to be considered as a new member. These
persons will be extended full membership privileges for the month of January, except they may
not vote in matters concerning financial planning for future Club business. Prior year members,
not having paid their dues, prior to Feb. 01 of the current year may reapply for membership
under New Member Procedures. Failure to pay dues prior to February 01, of the current year,
will be considered a lapse in membership months as stated in the Club Constitution, Article VIII,
Section 1a.
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This club owns 50 acres flat land and has a great facility. The dues are $150 per year and "new member" requires an additional $50.00 initiation fee.

The Feb. 01 renewal requirement saves lots of club work and bickering. OTOH, there is a system for joining later in the year. If one wishes and joins after July 01, then there is a $75 fee plus the $50 initiation. Of course the facility is open all year.

For what these folks get, I think it's dirt cheap.