Polling of membership... Dist 8 is doing better at that than other districts (I think...) Dr. Frank requests input from the Dist-8 e-mail list regularly. (And when I ask him for info... he sends more than enough to cover the question... he once sent me copies of HIS notes on an EC meeting along with the agenda and minutes.)

The polling of membership opinions is a matter of getting the VP's to cooperate by doing the polling... (and getting members to respond... See the note about ballots.)

Prorated fees and other than Jan 1 renewals... we are overdue. Its the 21's century... we have computers. it would not be that hard. Its probably an issue with the insurance program... I bet its just easier to get the group policy on the Jan 1 renewal basis.

The insurance on fire/theft of models seems a bit outdated... How long has it been $1000? Its EASY to have $3000 or more in a contest quality model. (not sure how homeowners works on stuff stolen from the car... some policies will cover part of what is stolen from a car, because my parents collected on a stolen camera. (and busted rear window)... maybe the $1000 would cover most deductibles?) The option would be nice though.