That's not terribly accurate Joan. There were only around 6 branches in the NW in 2004 when I joined, there were around 20 when I left a year or two ago. I saw how hard Greg Beaman worked when he formed the branch I was in, and two or three nearby ones. There is also now an annual two day regional conference and a regular regional newsletter I believe.
Membership has dropped all over the country, not just in the NW. I have not renewed for example because of national events.
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