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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>There has been some talk about whether or not you need to be a member of US Sailing to participate in the Sonar North American Championship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My question is, if you are not a paid member of US Sailing, WHY AREN’T YOU? Why would you not support the national association of your sport? The Wayzata Yacht Club offers a great incentive by allowing you to take $25 off your annual yacht club dues if you are a paid US Sailing member.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sailboat racing at the Wayzata Yacht Club does not operate in a vacuum. We are part of something bigger. YOU are part of something bigger. Pay your share.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are an 8-year-old gymnast, and you want to compete in a gymnastics competition, you cannot register unless you pay your dues to the US Gymnastics Association. The kids who sail in the Junior Olympics have to join US Sailing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Individual membership is $60. There is a significant discount if you join for 2 years or 3 years. Do it today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carmella Foster<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>US Sailing Member ID 351984C<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>