> The membership is good for 12 months from when you signed up.  It doesn't
> go on a calendar year,
> so I say cough up the money and get signed up now.  You get a great
> monthly magazine and someone to count all of your points and miles.  And
> besides it supports the sport we love so much! 
This is contrary to my understanding.  I have always understood that the
membership year runs from December 1 to November 30 of the following year.
You may want to check with the AERC on this directly.
kat
Orange County Calif.