Im trying to get the word out regarding the new AOS membership special and I
can use your help. From now through March 31st, new members can join for
$49.95/yr or $99.95 for two years. Current members may extend their membership
at the $99.95/2 year rate. While the $5 rebate to the sponsoring society has
been suspended during this promotion, two year extensions or sign ups still
receive the $30 coupon. The website has been updated to reflect these prices so
people can sign up through the secure website, call membership at AOS
(561-404-2060) or one of the current membership brochures can be used. Just
cross out the $60 and enter the new price. In addition to the obvious benefits
of membership like Orchids Magazine, membership in AOS gives our members
privileges at over 200 American Horticultural Society member Gardens and
Arboreta. This turns out to be, unfortunately, a rather well-kept secret. To
help, Ive customized the link to list some of the member institutions in the
SWROGA area and the associated benefit. For a complete list go to:
http://www.ahs.org/pdfs/07/0708_RAP_Brochure.pdf
AOS membership continues to fall, albeit much more slowly than a year ago. We
had one month with a small net positive gain but it appears based on the last
couple of months that its still falling a handful a month. I think the current
number is in the high 17,000 range. Id personally appreciate it if you could
forward this to whoever could distribute it out to your members societies or
tell me who that is and Ill take care of it.
Ron McHatton
Director of Education and Regional Operations
16700 AOS Lane / Delray Beach, Florida 33446-4351
561-404-2041 / Fax: 561-404-2045 / www.aos.org
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