>>>Annual dues are going up 50% anyway this year.
That should help.

Why? Apparently they are already running a huge surplus since they had thousands to transfer to a building fund for a building that doesn't exist.

>>>No vote of membership required.

While certainly not required, if folks don't support the increase you will lose (and fail to attract) members. Basic economics. Sometimes too big an increase can actually raise less money.

Whatever... I'm just the dude with the turtles..