Renewal Dues Mailed

Words: Michael SchmerbeckThe MCAA Board approved the issuing of membership renewal dues for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Currently, of the roughly $2 Million association budget, membership dues represents roughly 25 percent of the entire budget. Included in the dues mailing is a small volunteer dues assessment to pay off a renovation construction loan that the Board incurred to complete the headquarters renovation.

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