Welcome to MAAST!
Here is a link explaining the benefits of being a member, and how to become a member:
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthre...046#post381046

The list grows all the time, such as Charter Members being able to use the Photography forum, and our new Blog feature:
http://www.maast.org/forums/blog.php

Charter members also get better rates for events hosted by MAAST, such as the Bob Fenner speaker event in April:
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41737