Happy New Year,
Can you believe it? 2026 is already here…I feel like I must have blinked.
2025 was a great year for the club. Meeting attendance is continually on the rise, and the content is continuously improving because of member participation in the meetings and the events. We work with the Arts Council hosting a magic theatre day camp where members are teaching the next generation of prospective compeers. We hosted two parlor shows and a pop up magic shop event. We should all be proud of the growth and outreach of 2025.
I Know, some of you are thinking the new year is starting on a sour note because, if you missed it, effective 1 January 2026 annual member dues increased to $50 for an individual membership, $60 for a couple and $70 for a family. The last time dues were increased was 2017 and the dichotomy of the club was quite different that it is now. The club has so much more to offer, and of course life is not free so the board elected to bridge the funding gap with an increase in member fees. If you are on a fixed income, and have a problem with paying dues, please email me sean@naes.cc and we can figure it out on a case by case basis. As I shared last month, a number of members feel our new dues are fair and comparable to other types of clubs and activities in the region. Thank you for having faith in your club's board to keep the club and it's members best interest in mind. Thank you for your attendance and participation at the meetings, 2026 is going to be even better.
Well, I have to cut this short and get back to some vital maintenance before Mirf and I get back on the road again to Dade City, Florida for the Bay Area Renaissance Festival. It will be here faster than I would like but, that's life on the road. I have an offer: If any of you find yourself in Florida between Valentines Day and March 29th, and you want to attend the festival, text me at (734) 634-2000 for free tickets.
I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting as I will miss February and March's meeting.
Cheers,
Sean
Editor's Note: Reminder that annual dues are due in January. Please bring payment to our January meeting or pay online. Checks are accepted. Our Treasurer asks if you are paying in cash to have exact change if possible. You can also pay via US Mail by sending a check to
AAMC
P.O. Box 532244
Livonia, MI 48152.
