Being a member of Ozark is a great way to participate in our club’s efforts to promote fly-fishing and conserve and protect our public fisheries, and you surely don’t want to miss out on any of the outstanding programs and outings planned for the coming year. Planning for the 2012 line-up of speakers and outings is well underway, and the all-day meeting with Davy Wotton on February 18 is not to be missed. If you haven’t participated in these events in the past, make plans to do so next year; it’s a great way to meet fellow club members. Perhaps you might want to participate in some of our free classes for members on various aspects of fly-fishing or take advantage of our free video loan library. Also, many of our members feel that the camaraderie and friendships developed within the club are one of the best benefits of membership in Ozark Fly Fishers.
Dues amounts remain the same as in the past, but please remember that because of our two-tier dues structure you can save money by renewing your membership before it expires on January 1. If you procrastinate until January 2 or later your renewal will be considered late and will cost an additional $5.00 for an Individual, Senior, or Family membership. Please remember that if you wish to receive a paper copy of the newsletter through the U. S. mail you must check the appropriate box on the renewal form, otherwise you will be informed by e-mail (if you have provided us with your e-mail address) when the newsletter appears on the Ozark web site. WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GIVE UP THE PAPER COPY AND ACCESS THE NEWSLETTER ON THE WEB SITE BECAUSE THE COST OF PRINTING AND DELIVERING THE PAPER NEWSLETTER NEARLY EQUALS THE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE.
DON’T PROCRASTINATE! Take advantage of the timely renewal rate by filling out the membership application found at the link below and mailing it in with your check a.s.a.p. PLEASE FILL OUT THE RENEWAL FORM AND WRITE YOUR CHECK NOW! As an alternative, you can bring your checkbook to our next meeting on October 27 and renew at that time. MEMBERSHIP IN OZARK IS ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS OF THE YEAR
By Dave Haas Membership Committee(Database & Directory)
Last reported membership on 1-12-2012 283
New memberships since 1-12-2012 5
Former members rejoining since 1-12-2012 2
Total memberships as of 2-09-2012 290
A year ago 305
Annual gain or (loss) (22) (7.2%)