The AOS is currently compiling their membership and speakers directory. In response to their mailing I called them to update my biography. First I asked them if the directory would be distributed free to members. They said no, there would be a charge. This didn't surprise me. I expected the charge to be nominal, but was astounded to find that it would be two payments of $39.99 each!
I declined to upgrade my information. Frankly the directory is of little use to me, and I suspect that it is rarely used by most members. I can use the $79.98 to buy plants instead. It seems to me that the AOS is getting very greedy, and I wonder if the Taj Mahal (aka the White Elephant) they are building is the underlying cause. They sholud be careful that they don't price themselves out of the market. Thoughts, anyone? Martin
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