I'm a card carrying member for the past 3 years. I live in San Francisco and the chapter out here has yet to send me anything, newsletters or anything else for that matter. Any correspondence has come from the HQ which has only been 2 things, membership renewal and the Crisis magazine. I've contacted my local office several times and I've gotten no response. It makes me angry because I didn't join JUST to carry a card. If they continue to treat people like this, I can see why others may be reluctant to join. Now maybe it's just this particular chapter? I also called the Oakland chapter and no response. What's up?
I almost forgot. As far as costs, the basic membership is $25. A student can afford that.