This is a message for paying PBS members (not those who use only this discussion forum and don't pay dues). When you renew by using PayPal, please take the time to specify what you're paying for, for instance, "$20 renewal, $12 BX." This will save hard-working treasurer Arnold Trachtenberg a lot of trouble. Also, please make it clear whose membership is being renewed. Some members use someone else's credit card (e.g., a spouse or domestic partner with a different surname), and if I don't get a note "renewal for John Doe," I won't update the database properly. The same goes if your credit card has one version of your name and your membership is under another (e.g., married vs. maiden name, or legal given name vs. nickname). If the "Renewal" box is checked, I do try to track down the right entry on our database, which is the basis for BX eligibility and mailing the printed newsletter. Thank you! Jane McGary Membership Coordinator, PBS _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@mailman1.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/