Hey Howard,
I hope you are doing well. Your post is refreshing. You have no intention of becoming a mover and shaker, and you make your point known. At least 85% of members only join to get the newsletter, so, you are not by yourself.  I can live with that, it is something I can depend on. Our newsletter has improved greatly over the years, from mimeographed on the first ones, to full color pictures on glossy paper stock now. In comparison to similar non profit organization, members get a very high percentage of return on dues paid. It is not cheap to publish in small quantity, when taking this into account, it is easy to recognize the value received. We will be having a Summer Show near Lafayette soon, check your show dates in the newsletter. Where do you live in S. Indiana? I have one of my offices in Pekin, that is between Salem and Borden, I don't make it over there often like I did a couple of years ago, too busy here. I do stay at my Pekin office during the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville. 
Have a great day!!!
Andy