To be or not to be - IAABO
 

I was just wondering what the advantages are.....I never even tried to be one.

In some areas, it's the "assigning" / "controlling" organization.

If it's not in your area (and I'm guessing it's not), then it's not worth the extra $, imo.

I live in one of those areas where you can be an IAABO member, but all you get is materials for your dues. They do not assign and most members of organizations are not members or have anything to do with IAABO directly. It would be a complete waste of time and energy to become a member in that case. You are just paying for papers and nothing else. They do not run regular meetings or vote on anything or have a say in who works or does not work. The only value in it I see is if you decide to move to the east coast and some parts of the south and then the membership might have some meaning.

Peace

My understanding of IAABO is two fold.

1. Local membership; you are a member of a local board.

2. Independent membership; you may have been part of a local board and relocated to an area that does not have a local board near by. You can still maintain your membership in IAABO under independent status.

Now, if you happen to relocate back to an area where there is a local board you do not have to join that board to be assigned game according to IAABO by-laws because you are in an independent membership status.

MTD Sr. can also answer this better too!

If you anticipate moving to an area where IAABO membership is required (such as Colorado) for working games, it's probably a good idea to look into becoming a member. If not, I really wouldn't bother.

The key point for now: Where do you live?

I live in Virginia....so being an IAABO member doesnt help me or hurt me.

The association I am a member of is an IAABO board. So that is why I am an IAABO member. It happens to be the only IAABO board in MO.

I guess it really depends on the association to which you belong. And if you live near any bordering areas which are strictly IAABO areas. I guess I would ask around for folks who belong to gauge the benefits. PM me with your town and area & I can give you some IAABO members' names to contact.