As stated last night Dick, those members who have achieved Maxim Society receive that as a part of their benefits for having donated $10,000 or more: A custom designed Maxim Society pin A personalized Maxim Society plaque (first year only) A personalized burgundy Maxim Society badge Two Maxim Society car window decals A 10% publications discount on purchases direct from ARRL Unlimited free use of DXCC, QSL Service and Awards Complimentary Maxim Society QSL cards (See Below) Expedited delivery of QST Invitations to the ARRL Donor Recognition Event Voluntary annual listing in the ARRL Annual Report, in QST and on the ARRL Website. From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> On Behalf Of Richard Norton via arrl-odv Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:46 PM To: arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org <arrl-odv@arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:34863] Member Receiving QST in First Class Mail? Received interesting input today. A member commented on receiving QST lately in a white envelope with $2.94 postage. The member multiplied the $2.94 by 12 months, and noticed the cost of sending the magazine for a year was $35.28 plus the cost of 12 large envelopes and the effort needed to stuff and prepare them. This is getting close to the $49 a year total dues. This was particularly noticeable with respect to the dues increase survey. Why would a member who is not a Board member or advertiser start receiving QST delivered as First Class Mail? 73, Dick, N6AA