Originally Posted by
rcmiket
In case anyone is interested.
Renew Under the Current Rates The AMA Executive Council unanimously voted to increase the price of AMA memberships, effective September 1, 2022. Since the 2015 dues increase, inflation has risen 23.32%.
Adult memberships will now be $85 and Senior membership will be $75. AMA will offer two-year and three-year discounts. Consider renewing before the rates increase, even if you are not yet up for renewal. Renew now at (765) 287-1256, ext. 129.
Like inflation hasn't hit us all really hard. No sense cutting cost and tightening their belts at headquarters, when you can just raise dues.
Mike
What I find interesting is the speed with which they made this change.
The email hits our inboxes saying they'll raise rates. Within days the magazine arrives with column by CFO saying they're not contemplating an increase. So in the 3 months between when he sends his column to the printer they went from not contemplating it ... to a 13% increase?
Their tax returns will provide a much better picture. Yes, they've cut some costs, but slower than they've been losing revenue. They just can't bear cutting the Muncie jobs program that is AMA HQ staff, and that bottomless money pit that is the magazine.