That was exactly my feeling Denis and the purpose of me starting this thread : it’s the gesture of being offered free membership to recognise your 50 year anniversary that has so much more impact than a PowerPoint certificate sent through the post, even if you decline the offer ! I’m sure it’s unlikely lots of members will resign if honorary memberships are scrapped but I still don’t quite understand why our organisation can’t afford to offer honorary memberships and is losing money each year unless it’s the cost of the current litigation we’re involved with. I would also love some creative initiatives to attract younger members.
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