ARRL presents a program designed to reward member generosity. The ARRL Diamond Club is an exciting way to increase your involvement, support ARRL and receive valuable benefits.

In every community there are individuals whose interest and generosity are an outstanding statement of their support for excellence. As an ARRL member you are a valued partner.

The annual support of members provides vital financial resources for the services and programs ARRL members want and that have made Amateur Radio what it is today. To reward member generosity ARRL has created a member recognition program, The ARRL Diamond Club.

When you join the active members of The ARRL Diamond Club you make a stronger statement about the importance of Amateur Radio in your life and work. And you are playing a major role in shaping the future of Amateur Radio.

Over the years, the benefits of annual membership in ARRL have expanded beyond a subscription to QST, where members enjoy the news, product reviews, technical and operating articles, columns and features about every aspect of Amateur Radio.

Beyond QST, full ARRL membership benefits include:

• Members Only area on the ARRL Web site with access to bulletins and
• The weekly ARRL Letter for up-to-the-minute news;
• The outgoing QSL service;
• National and international advocacy;
• Access to expert advice on technical and FCC rules questions;
• DXCC and other awards;
• A ham radio equipment insurance plan;
• Assistance with FCC license renewal; and
• A "callsign@arrl.net" email forwarding service.

And now we want to do more to recognize increased member support for ARRL with our annual recognition program -- The ARRL Diamond Club.

The benefits of the Diamond Club begin at just $75 a year ($50 for Life Members).

ARRL members may receive additional benefits available at higher Club levels for larger contributions. Recognition for increased ARRL annual support in the Diamond Club includes all the benefits of ARRL membership plus new pins and certificates for every level ...a special Diamond Club car window decal...publication discounts...new QST delivery options...and recognition opportunities, including an invitation to the annual Donor Recognition event at the Dayton Hamvention® and placing one or more bricks in the Diamond Terrace at ARRL.

Just select the contribution level that fits your budget and ARRL will do the rest.

Why is The ARRL Diamond Club so important?

Your contribution to the Diamond Club provides vital resources for the continued financial health of the League. Your enrollment in the Diamond Club, at whatever level you select, means that ARRL will have the resources to represent Amateur Radio as never before, including,

• expanding the ARRL Web site to provide more information and features;
• ensuring the long-term health of member services and programs;
• continuing our commitment to promoting and defending Amateur Radio in the US and abroad;
• devoting more attention to RFI and interference issues;
• continuing efforts to recruit and train new hams; and
• continuing educational and youth initiatives to foster a new generation of radio amateurs.

It's very easy to join the Diamond Club. A brochure is available from the Development Office that outlines all the benefits of Diamond Club support at each level. You select the level and benefits package that fits your budget and send your check or credit card information on the enclosed reply card. Or go to the Diamond Club pages on the web at www.arrl.org/diamondclub, review each level and the benefits. Then use the on-line form to join.

Membership in The Diamond Club is an annual commitment and is renewable each year. And remember, your Diamond Club contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law, as are all contributions to ARRL above and beyond basic membership.

And we've gone one step further -- if you'd like to contribute $500 or more, you can spread your annual dues out over the year by paying your annual contribution in credit card installments -- monthly or quarterly. Just select the appropriate payment option, provide the required credit card information and we'll do the rest. And you'll get all the benefits once we've billed your first installment.

As a member of the The ARRL Diamond Club, you'll be able to wear your new pin with pride at club meetings and ham fests, and proudly display your Diamond Club car decal. You may honor your call sign with a brick in the Diamond Terrace at ARRL, located at ARRL Headquarters.

And when your friends ask, I hope you'll tell them about the added benefits you're enjoying as a member of ARRL's donor recognition club. It is ARRL's way of saying thank you for your additional financial support.

I hope you'll agree that ARRL's Diamond Club program is an exciting new way to increase your involvement, support ARRL and provide value for you beyond traditional ARRL member benefits.