What is the Value of a Muskies, Inc. Membership?
1. What are the key reasons to join Muskies, Inc.?
a. One national voice.
b. Non-Profit 501-C3 Organization recognized by the IRS.
c. Chance to meet other muskie enthusiasts throughout North America.
d. Learn when and where to fish for muskies in other areas of the country.
e. Learn how to catch and properly release muskies.
f. Help conserve, protect and restore North America’s fisheries.
g. Help develop and maintain self-sustaining fish populations.
h. Help fund research projects and activities that improve our muskie fisheries.
i. Access to over 200,000 individual muskie captures on MI’s website.
j. Receive 12 monthly issues of MUSKIE magazine.
k. Eligible to receive college scholarships.
l. Receive travel and tackle discounts.
m. Promotes a national awards program.
n. Provides grants for research, fisheries, and habitat improvement projects.
o. Provides necessary services like, annual filing of IRS form 990 for the entire organization, handles state registrations for local and national fundraisers, and provides a national insurance program.
2. Why should I be a part of a local Chapter of Muskies, Inc.?
a. Chance to meet local muskie enthusiasts.
b. Promotes a local awards program.
c. Learn when and where to fish for muskies in your local area.
d. Learn how to catch and properly release muskies.
e. Gives you opportunities to attend meetings, participate in fundraising activities and make a difference in you local area.
f. Support the local DNR and Conservation programs.
3. Why does Muskies, Inc. promote state alliances?
a. Make an impact on the direction of your state muskie programs.
b. Support the DNR and Conservation programs in your state or region.
c. Improves the relationship with DNR and Conservation State Agencies.
4. Who is Muskies, Inc.?
a. The Chapters and Members of Muskies, Inc.
5. Who represents the Board of Muskies, Inc.?
a. The Regional Vice Presidents and At Large Directors of Muskies, Inc., elected by Members of the Chapters
6. Who runs Muskies, Inc. between Board Meetings?
a. Executive Committee
7. What positions make up the Executive Committee?
a. President
b. Past - President
c. VP – Finance
d. Treasurer
e. VP- Research
f. VP – Membership
g. VP – Communication
h. VP – Internal Affairs
8. What positions are elected each year, and when?
a. President – Fall Board Meeting
b. VPs – Spring Board Meeting
c. ALDs – 1st Quarter
d. Finance Committee – Spring Board Meeting
9. What positions are paid positions in Muskies, Inc?
a. Secretary
b. Assistant Secretary
c. Treasurer
d. Assistant Treasurer
e. Editor
f. Assistant Editor
g. Lunge Log Administrator
h. Webmaster
10. Where does my membership fee go each year?
a. In 2004, Muskies, Inc. took in around $160,000 in membership dues.
b. This is roughly $130,000 less that what it takes to run the organization.
c. In 2004, the expenses represented what % of my membership dues:
1) Magazine………..56%
2) Salaries…….........38%
3) Administration…..20%
4) Grants…………...16%
5) Membership……..13%
6) Website…………...9%
7) Board Meetings…..9%
8) Awards…………...4%
9) Gil Hamm Fund….2%
10) Youth Programs….2%
11. How does Muskies, Inc. make up the difference in revenue for all the programs and activities they support?
a. Donations from Corporations.
b. Donations from Chapters.
c. Donations from Members.
d. Fundraising activities.
e. Advertising in MUSKIE magazine.
f. Merchandise sales.
12. How does Muskies, Inc. compare in annual membership dues and issues of magazines per year with other conservation groups?
a. Muskies, Inc. - $35.00 per year – 12 issues per year
b. Pheasants Forever - $30.00 per year – 5 issues per year
c. Trout Unlimited - $35.00 per year – 4 issues per year
d. Rocky Mountain Elk - $35.00 per year – 6 issues per year
e. Ducks Unlimited - $25.00 per year – 6 issues per year
f. North American Fishing Club - $18.00 per year – 7 issues per year
CONSIDER JOINING MUSKIES INC. CHAPTER #52 TODAY!
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