I did not join during the ban and I have never heard of any ban joiner being offered to join the AOA.
FR,
I don't think I should have to pay any back dues. I had differences with the policy and elected executive at the time and decided to resign rather than stay and hypocritically be included with actions I did not agree with. Others stopped paying and were thrown out but I resigned and paid all dues owing at the time.
The question is does the AOA members truly believe in strength in numbers or would they like to remain a small exclusive club?
Lastly, yes I am seriously considering re-joining as I support the more moderate tone of the current executive but also yes I would resign again if the radical nature of the past returned.
