>>>> Good topic haveme1. In addition to being a life member and Bronze level sponsor,I was also Wyoming State Chapter President from 1992 - 1996. I have chaired several banquets over the years,and many times guys would show up wanting to pay for dinner and "just go to the auction". I can tell you that we never permitted it. These guys are looking for a fun night,but have no intention(in most cases)of becoming supporters or even spending any money to help out your chapter. Your banquet committee needs to put their collective foot down,and insist that "every body has to buy a membership"..... Most of 'em will.