I think we could re-offer regular membership (the reason I invited Laura to do so), but the only real benefit might be the advertising discount (or maybe a free one once per year).

 As a member, some possible benefits:

• Ability to submit News & Events (although most members don't)

• Invite to submit articles to Dispatches

• Publish free ads, or possibly discounted ads

• Possibly be a presenter at one of our Writers Education Webinars

• Have a free "booth" at our conferences

• As you have already done, give them a space on our Member Resources page

I like this idea:  If the membership were granted to a publishing house, we could fairly easily extend the membership rate for conferences to anyone working there (rather then the first person to whom we granted membership).

[email exchange John and Val]