Jim, I wanting to join the ISM for the 2012 season, However i want to ask a few questions before committitting to the season. Maybe some questions that can be brought up at the meetings ?

1. With a annual membership fee @ $25.00 per person/$50.00 per Team. Why does IndianaSlabMasters charge $50.00 to fish the Classic ?

2. With the 2011 Membership fees and a 20% Profit from every Tournament, That's $3,000+ profit for the 2011 season. Take away the 1 time expense of the scales for the Club and the yearly fees of supplies, DNR fees, insurance, printing, postage, advertising, etc. Can the ballance be payed back to it's members at the classic ?

3. Are the officers paid for their positions or volunteers, If officers are volunteers where does the profits from the year ends funds go ?

4. Are Elections held for officer positions ?

5. With a Membership fee are members allowed to vote ?

I have been to a few ISM tournys and can say it's a "Top Notch Club' and hope my question don't offend anyone, I just wanna see the club go in the right direction for Indiana Crappie Fishermen.