Pretty much the same here in the NW. One guy figured out that it's not really a discount, based what he researched on the average life expectancy of the average American male. I had to explain to him about the "revenue neutral" part, and that the rate was based on actuarial research and data. (Like Dr. Fauci says, "Follow the data!") When I explained to him that it IS a discount from the standard $1200 Lifetime membership fee, (or whatever it is now), he was somewhat satisfied with the answer.

I'm just SO glad that I bought my Life Membership back in the 70's when I was young .... ;-)

No positive comments from Southeastern membership. "Insulting" was a word I've heard several times. I explained to one member that financial analysis showed this to be "revenue neutral." His response was that "that's the problem with ARRL, always looking to make a buck instead of taking care of members."

Mickey Baker, N4MB
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf

On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM John Robert Stratton < N5AUS@n5aus.com> wrote:

All the comments I have received have been negative. Some consider the terms insulting.

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John Robert Stratton

N5AUS

Director

West Gulf Division

Office: 512-445-6262

Cell: 512-426-2028

P.O. Box 2232

Austin, Texas 78768-2232

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On 5/15/20 5:05 PM, Roderick, Rick, K5UR via arrl-odv wrote:
Hi all:

Just a heads up that an article about the Life 70+ Membership was posted on the web and in the ARRL Letter. Here's the link in case you missed it.

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-announces-new-life-70-membership

I've received a couple of negative comments from members saying we didn't do enough. Recall that we debated that issue and I know that A&F struggled with it as well. Just a heads up in case you hear from your constituents.

73,

Rick - K5UR
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