While there seems to be quite a bit of activity on this part of the forum I thought I would ask a couple questions about AAW Membership. I have been a member for a few years but let my membership lapse at the end of last year. For several reasons it's difficult for me to cough up the membership renewal fees in January. Is there any reason why your membership has to be renewed at the beginning of each year instead of just being able to renew it on the anniversary of the date you joined? I realize that you get the back issues of the magazine, etc regardless of when you join. But just curious as to why the renewal has to be at that certain time of year to avoid a lapse.