One more thought that hasn't been expressed yet - the benefits lost by a member leaving (irregardless of the monitary aspects).
I was counting on meeting up with VTmaverick & somebeach to run the Outer Banks next summer & I think it was somebeach who knew the trails.
Somebeach ... if yer still listening ... wanna 'play in the sand' next summer (I'll bring the burgers, dogs & grill)?
