WoodenEye
This discussion has nothing to do with the current state of affairs between AIPA and AFAP. How about leaving this discussion in it's own context, and refrain from muddying these waters with " that other battle royal" that is raging on.
The AAPMBF neither needs to expand nor does it need new blood to grow and to continue to provide it's excellent coverage. It is basically self sustaining now. The fund has grown year on year, and to the best of my knowledge, for the last 25 years or so, has been able to pay all claims out of profits and subscriptions.
Sorry sport we dont need you. Don't conjure up a ficticious need of the MBF, to support your amalgamation ambitions. Let that rise or fall on its industrial merit.
Having said that, I am sure the AAPMBF will be able to make reasonable accomodations for the AIPA members should an amalgamation eventually take place, and should they be invited to join.
Maui