I have gotten some feedback about the way I asked my question. It was not my intent to berate or insult anyone. I am honestly just asking a question about why there are so many people out there, but so few that have joined NANFA at this point? Please tell me your reason for not joining.
I can also tell you lots of reasons to join (pulled from a previous post):
The North American Native Fishes Association, Inc. (NANFA) is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the appreciation, study and conservation of the continent's native fishes. Check us out at http://www.nanfa.org
Membership costs:
USA= $20 / year. Visit http://nanfa.org/join.shtml to join.
AMERICAN CURRENTS
A quarterly, 40-page (approx.) publication featuring articles and news items on collecting, keeping, observing, conserving, and breeding North American fishes.
REGIONAL NANFA CHAPTERS
State and regional aquarium groups where members may get together to collect and discuss native fishes, remove exotics, and perform conservation and stream restoration work.
NEW MEMBER PACKET
An 8-page newsletter that's sent to new NANFA members introducing them to NANFA, and to the fascinating world of collecting, keeping and conserving North America's native fishes.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Where NANFA members from around the country meet for lectures, collecting trips, auctions, fun and “finship.”
GRANT FUNDING
Only NANFA members can apply for NANFA's Conservation Research Grant and Gerald C. Corcoran Education Grant programs. For details, see NANFA's website (www.nanfa.org)
WEB FEATURES
Only NANFA members get access to member-only sections of the NANFA Forum and membership is required to utilize the NANFA Gallery Archive.