The American Atheists has announced that it will be lowering its membership fees. The new rates, which will be available beginning July 1st, are being offered to help the organization to increase membership, to encourage activism, and to raise more money to fund their activities.
According to David Silverman, Vice President and Communications Director of American Atheists, "the board (with few exceptions), the State Directors, [and the] Regional Directors are all volunteer." Further, the blog and Web site are maintained by volunteers.
The new fees for membership for an individual will be reduced from $40 to $20 per year. Family memberships will go from $65 to $35 per year. To join AA with the new rates, visit them on the Web starting Wednesday.