[TheForge] Life members

[PlumDon at aol.com]

In the Mid-Atlantic Smith's Association we do not have a Life Membership  
category. However, we occasionally bestow life membership to certain individuals  
or organizations based on contribution. This is a largely arbitrary decision  
that the board makes at some meeting. Examples for us are...or were... Bill  
Gichner, The Yellin Foundation, Williamsburg Blacksmith Shop and some who are  
severely handicapped. Life membership, for us, is an honorary position. 
 
Our database is maintained on MS Access and life membership is effected by  
simply entering a 'Dues Paid to' date of 2050 or the like. We also accept  
membership payments for any length of time. Most recently several members paid  up 
for five years ($50). Increasingly, the members pay for more than one year to 
 avoid the hassle of annual payments. 
 
 
Regards, Don PLummer