The bottom line is that if you are not recognized by your National office, you are a "ghost". If you are a ghost, you pay no dues, participate in no organizational activities and have no right to "secrets". (I'm not a lawyer, but you also could possibly be sued by claiming membership when you are not ?)
I have to agree with the analogy regarding college. If you never register but sit through all the classes, you will never receive grades and never receive a degree. You may have done all the work but will reap none of the rewards.
just my "2" cents
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