Quote Originally Posted by jakedoza View Post
Thank you for the welcome, but I do not and never will agree with or participate in paying a "fee" to be able to post on a forum. I'm not that engrossed in my hobbies to do that, and there are other forums out there that are free to post in. I mean forums are suppose to be informational. Information should be free. If someone has a photography question, why should I have to pay to answer someones question. It makes no sense.

Only certain areas of the club will not be available to web members. Charter members get the additional of a Charter member forum, Charter member for sale forum and the ability to post in locked forums.

Where does the money go? Who gets it? What is it used for? Can I see a budget and proof of spending?

The Charter membership money goes to facilitating meeting, web hosting and large events such as TMAC or the coastal collection meeting (among others).
I am sorry that you find our website to be a disappointment. On the other hand we welcome you to browse, post and stay awhile. We welcome new members and look forward to seeing your pictures.

Christopher