This is to follow up on the article in the March Hobstar.  The Board of Directors has done cost-cutting in order to deal with an operating deficit for 2008 and 2009.  Instead of assessing a $10 dues increase that would produce revenue of over $10,000, the Board wants to maintain and increase membership by reducing expenses as described below with minimal, or no, negative impact on membership benefits.

We are excited to announce an ACGA Sponsor Recognition Program that, with your help, will generate necessary revenue required to balance the 2009 ACGA budget. This program offers members the opportunity to support our Association with an annual gift above and beyond the yearly dues payment. There are six sponsor levels:

1. $50 - $99 Patriot Level
2. $100 - $249 Century Level
3. $250 - $499 Bronze Level
4. $500 - $749 Silver Level
5. $750- $999 Gold Level
6. $1000+ Platinum Level

ACGA is a 501 (c) (3) Corporation, and as with other donations received by the ACGA, participants in this program will be provided an acknowledgment receipt for tax purposes.

Recognition for individuals (if desired) who are sponsors of the ACGA will be listed in the June Hobstar, and they will be recognized at the convention.

Your ACGA Board has listened to the members and has worked diligently to operate the Association in a fiscally responsible manner. We appreciate input and support. We hope the membership will find a way (as some Board members will) to be a sponsor so we may all continue to have a financially healthy Association while maintaining a strong, active membership. You may send your Sponsor checks today to: ACGA, care of Kathy Emmerson, P.O. Box 482, Ramona, CA 92065; send it in with your dues payment; or send a check anytime during the year. Please help us generate the much needed revenue to balance the 2009 budget with a generous Sponsorship...

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Sponsor Recognition Program
Patriot Level $50-$99
Century Level $100-$249
Bronze Level $250-$499
Silver Level $500-$749
Gold Level $750-$999
Platinum Level $1000+