What's the difference between a Member and a Chartered Member?

Ilsa, thanks a lot. That’s very clear. One more question if a mod is lurking. My guest membership expires on 17 July (tomorrow for most of us). I’ll be on holiday for a fortnight from the 19th.

Can I pay when I return (3 August) so that my sub will run for a year from THEN? (Or does it run from when the guest membership expires? In which case I’ll sign up immediately upon expiration.)

Apologies to everyone whose hopes have been dashed by this thread.

I’m pretty sure I paid after April 21 and I’m still (looks up) a “Charter Member”. I certainly paid $14.95, thanks to my procrastination.

Still, please don’t strip me of it… please!

In fact, yes, I just checked my email and I got my receipt on June 3. Odd.

I would assume it runs from the date of payment, but I’m not sure. I’ll try to confirm that.

That is my understanding; the clock starts running from the day the subscription is activated.

Hope you have a great vacation.

your humble TubaDiva
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Thanks, y’all. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see until I re-register to see what they call me.

Here’s another oddity, possibly related: Just a few minutes ago, I saw a poster who was listed as a Charter Member, but had no post count or location displayed, just a join date. Aren’t those supposed to go hand in hand?