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Hey I was just wondering how everyone thought about I.S.A big annual trade show and meeting what are your thoughts . Why the hell does it cost a I.S.A member $395.00 dollars to go to there own conference . I know they have to rent the place out pay speakers (I think speakers get paid )$395 dollars plus 100 dollars to be a member oh yeah plus 40 dollars chapter dues .I don t see A problem with a fee but come on . Is it really worth it . Just would like to know what others thought . Maybe ISA should just take a percentage of what everyone makes each year . Just think if you had like 10 workers you wanted to send to the meeting . I think these meeting trade shows are great for tree care but not if no one can afford only big business .I would like to think ISA is a stand up organistion but they seem kind of like giant money monster that always needs feed .I am wrong please correct me . I have never herd ISA do anything in my community .I understand I dont really live in big city . Maybe someone on this site can help so I can start writing those checks again for ISA