I have decided to not renew my membership in this fine organization. I believe that the L.C. Smith collectors association is geared for the members on the East and West coast and not the members in middle America. I know that I will never be able to attend any of the organizational events so my membership matter very little. I will still continue to collect Elsie's and will check the forum from time to time. Thanks for all the good advice and information that all have posted during the last year. Keep up all the good work.