I've been in the S.C.A. for 20 years; I became a member
only only to place my name before Carolingia, and there's still a
slight bitter aftertaste from doing so.<p>
         I'm not universally opposed to the idea of paid membership.  I
can visualize circomstances where I would happily pay up.  (The
ability to vote for BoD seats would be a major incentive.)  But
right now, I hold the Society benefits more if the cost of
membership goes to a good book or a couple of leather tools.
