The list of reason why membership is good is long and distinquish, including supporting the club, higher seller auction % at HAAS auctions, discounts at local LFS, voting rights at club meetings, etc.

To many to list, but, one that presented itself today.

I stopped a LFS in Petsworld today, found some fish I have been looking for and some dry goods. The price was better than I could get online and no shipping.

Being one of the many LFS in town that give discounts for HAAS card carrying members, I asked for my discount.

Discount on bill: $ 12.00

Membership for year: $ 12.00

Not the first or last time this year I have used my HAAS card.

So the benefits of helping the club by joining was free.

In summary, even though you might be only be a forum member, you may want to Join the HAAS club. Easy to do, look at the Member and Sponsor link at the top of the page and if you are looking for a bargain like I am, the card is worth its wait in FISH...

IMHO

Otto

I just joined the forum this week! Do i have to wait untill jan. 1 or can i join right now?

You can join at a prorated rate. See the membership tab above, it talks about part year. If you have any questions, shoot an email to the membership committe person listed on the page. You can also, join at any meeting.

Here is the information from the Members & Sponsors -> Join HAAS page.

Membership
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Heart of America Aquarium Society! If you would like to become a member, just download the attached form at the end of the page, fill it out, and send it in...

All applications are subject to acceptance by the Board of Directors. (Fee will be returned if application is not accepted). Annual dues are as follows:

· Individual & Family Memberships are $12.00

· Corresponding Membership $6.00

· Junior Membership (under 16 years of age) $6.00

Membership dues are due: Jan 1. New memberships will be pro-rated for partial calendar years.

As a member of the Heart of America Aquarium Society you will receive the following: a Membership Handbook (one per membership) and a Membership card. This handbook contains an introduction to our Society, HAAS history, activities, Constitution and By-laws, Membership Directory, Breeder’s Award By-laws, and miscellaneous information concerning fishkeeping.

For more information contact:

H.A.A.S. c/o Michael Meyer
Membership Chairman
P.O. Box 481092
Kansas City, MO 64148
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thanks kinglucky!

Petworld gives 15% off to club members i got a 24" coralife PC the other day from them for cheaper than i could find online and at the bottom of your reciept you also get a coupon for 5% of your purchase price to spend at a later date, only catch with the coupon is you only have a month to use it

Besides the reasons listed, your membership helps to maintain the forum and make improvements along the way.
Walter

I guess I need to find out who still has my card and pick it up at the next meeting. I keep forgetting about that.

- Brad

Brad, see me at the meeting and I'll make sure you get it.

Also, since we are late in the year if you sign up now, you'll get your membership till the end of 2010! It's the Holiday bonus!
Mike

Okay, I'm a dumbass. I just bought some stuff at PetWorld today and didn't use my membership card. In fact, I have never used my membership card there. *headdesk* I could have easily saved $12 in just the three months I have been a member.

I was even wearing my HAAS shirt. Although now that I think about it I might have had my sweatshirt on over it. Either way, I'm an idiot

phoenix wrote:


Just means you fit in with the rest of us.

clgkag wrote:


To paraphase the bird phrase, "fish of a scale school together"

Hey where can you get unlimited fish advice for only 2.00 a month?

finquest wrote:


Finny

You need to work on your math, that is $1.00/month. But remember, you get what you pay for....

Unfortanately, I had to put my 2 cents worth in and I don't even have a penny (if you wonder why I am divorced, I used to say this to my ex).


lol

Your right-my math sucks-I guess I was thinking what membership should cost. Oh well-I guess you have learned by now-you have to watch me!