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This has probably already been discussed several times, and I apologize if it's redundant ... but I need some help on the subject. Which club is better to become a member of? Is there really a difference? Which leg bands are better? Can tiels with NCS bands be shown in ACS shows or vice versa?

I have wanted to join an organization for several years, but have never been able to decide which one (but don't really want to join both because it seems redundant). I appreciate any thoughts or information on the matter.

Good question! I don't know the answer and I'm not sure it's been asked before. I'm curious to the answer as well. I'll try to research and see what I can find.

christie wrote:Good question! I don't know the answer and I'm not sure it's been asked before. I'm curious to the answer as well. I'll try to research and see what I can find.

Awesome. I appreciate your help. And I'm glad I'm not bringing up an old oft repeated question. Thanks.

So I ended up joining the NCS, mainly because their webpage seems a little more updated and navigable ... and that's where the strong majority of my interaction will come from. I do want to join the ACS too though, probably in six months so that I have membership dues due on opposite schedules.

I'm glad you came to a decision! I couldn't find any info in regards to your questions.

This is a good question!
I think I would join which ever one was more "user friendly". In other words, which one provided more educational information and people in charge contact you when you send inquiries. Nothing p*sses me off when you make numerous attempts to contact a club (or person in charge) only to be ignored.
Let us know how this works out for you, Jon

Thanks for looking into it Christie.

I will keep you posted bostonbudgie. So far I have found NCS's site to be very access able. Members can download the last five journals, so I've been reading those while waiting for the next bi-monthlyissue to come out. Several of the senior board member's aparntly don't live too far from where I do ... I hope to be able to go to a bird show at some point.

That is good to know