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Peter, thanks for taking the plunge and asking this question for all of
us who're curious about these societies.

Lisa

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On Fri, 23 Sep 1994, Museum Informatics Project wrote:

> Regarding the recent (BIRDCHAT cross-)post about US ornithological
> societies and their membership fees/addresses, I have this politically
> incorrect question....
>
> Is anyone with the knowledge willing to stand up and describe the
> differences/strengths/weaknesses/reasons of the various professional
> ornith. socs? (for those of us who are not prof. ornithol.s)
> Peter Rauch
>