I couldn't afford the yearly cost because of my low SS Income and too many bills to pay! My friend, Liz, who lives in Spanish Lake, paid the club dues for me for one year in July for my birthday! A real blessing indeed! I don't go to the club meetings any more as I don't have a good car to drive and I can't see at night to drive, and I live quite a ways from the meeting place in Jennings, MO! I used to be the secretary in the 80's, but after the divorce and having to work I quit as secretary and then quit the club about 3-4 years ago! I can attend the annual club hunt this month as my friend really wants me to go and for us to see each other again! They have coins and tokens planted for nice prizes and etc. I don't find a lot as not as fast at detecting as most of the men and some women, but usually find a few nice silver coins and maybe a token or two! Enjoy the day and each person brings a dish for the pot luck meal that the club has!
You might try it for awhile and if you don't like it then don't pay the dues and quit! We didn't have to pay to join....just the yearly dues!
Hope this helps!
God Bless!
Betty