Been a (national) member since 2006, renew yearly. Haven't joined a local since my "free" local ran out 1 year after I bought the scoot. Never did any functions with them, as I was active duty and gone alot, now I am a shift worker + an American Legion Rider. I renew the HOG membership for the magizine, insurance discount (10% thru dairyland, :small3d036:which more than pays for the membership), the free ($100) of road side assistance (which I have used to get from the side of the road in the middle of nowhere in front of a prison with a blown tire, to a town with a hotel), if/when I go to a HOG rally, and in case I want to join a local in the future, etc....... I have a hard time meeting with groups on there meetings, and functions with my work schedule, but I try to at least go the the monthly American Legion Rider's meeting, and some functions.:newsmile061: