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SEPTEMBER 2002

We recently created a new business membership category, with modest $35/year dues.  We already have three new members and expect many more.  (Our business members are listed at the bottom of page 7.)

Our household dues are still just $25.      Unfortunately, our volunteers accidentally mailed $35 business membership return-mail envelopes to about 100 of our regular members who needed to renew.  Some were savvy and just paid $25.  Many simply did what the envelope asked and paid $35.

We began contacting over-payers individually -- too much work.  So we started crediting those who paid $35 with 17 months of membership, rather than 12.  If you would like another adjustment, please contact us.   

Thanks Tom.