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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" height=70 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#FFCC80" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="09458430.gif" border=0 width="88" height="67" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="09558430.gif" border=0 width="88" height="67" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><B>New Mexico Gun Collectors Association</B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New Mexico Gun Collectors Association"><B><U>Home</U></B></A><B><U>   |   </U></B><A HREF="events.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events"><B><U>Events</U></B></A><B><U>   |   </U></B><A HREF="applications.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Applications"><B><U>Applications</U></B></A><B><U>   |   </U></B><A HREF="newsletter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter"><B><U>Newsletter</U></B></A><B><U>   |   </U></B><A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><B><U>Contact Us</U></B></A><B><U>   |   </U></B><B><U>Become a Member</U></B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=410 BGCOLOR="#996633" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Become a Member</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> NEW MEXICO GUN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION</div> <div> P.O. Box 13687, Albuquerque, NM 87192</div> <div> Phone:  505-262-350     e-mail:  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:newmexicogca@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:newmexicogca@aol.com"><U>newmexicogca@aol.com</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> The New Mexico Gun Collectors Association (NMGCA), Inc., is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to firearms collecting, the shooting sports, and firearms safety education.  The  purpose and objectives are to foster and encourage an interest in the collecting, development, use, and research of all types of arms.  These arms include edged weapons as well as firearms and associated equipment or material, both ancient and modern.</div> <bR> <div> The NMGCA Board of Directors open meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Caliber's (5600 Holly NE).  Members are encouraged to attend.</div> <bR> <div> Each year there are 3 major Gun Shows and an Old West Show.  The 2006 show dates are as follows:  March 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> and 5<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, June 3<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >rd</FONT> and 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT>, October 7<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> and 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> for the Gun Shows and August 5<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> and 6<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> for the Old West Show. </div> <bR> <div> Also, there are 11 Mini Shows (with member-only tables) at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (Chaco Room), 2401 12<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Street, NW.  These are held on the 4<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Wednesday evening of the month (6:00 pm).</div> <bR> <div> The Annual Banquet is held in December and is free for members, who may bring one guest.</div> <bR> <div> The NMGCA Newsletter is distributed bi-monthly (by mail) to all members.  The current issue is also available on the Web site:  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.nmgca.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nmgca.net"><U>www.nmgca.net</U></A></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> Membership in the NMGCA supports the club's sponsorship of a public television show about collecting firearms, collector displays at the major gun shows, a firearms exhibit at the annual state fair, and state-wide firearms political lobbying.  The NMGCA is affiliated with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and helps fund the NRA Firearms Museum.  As a 501(c)3 organization, we are required to foster educational programs, e.g., television programs and exhibits at shows.</div> <bR> <div> The NMGCA officers for 2006 are:  President, Jim Covell; Vice President, Darlene Couchman; Secretary, Carl Bartlett; Treasurer, Dan Brovont.  The Gun Show Manager is Mark Covell.</div> <bR> <div> Membership dues are as follows:  New Annual Member $40.00 and Spouse $20.00.  New Senior Member (over age 61) $30.00 and Spouse $15.00.  For Annual Renewal (after 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> year) $30.00 and spouse $15.00.  For Senior Renewal (over 61) $25.00 and spouse $10.00.  Lifetime Membership is $250.00 and spouse $150.00.  Senior Life Membership is $150.00 and $75.00 for spouse.  (The Lifetime Membership option is available for members who have served their initial one-year probationary period.)  Applications for membership may be requested by mail and are also available on the NMGCA Web site.</div> <bR> <div> We are a group of volunteers and our members' efforts are vital to the success of the organization.  We appreciate your interest in the NMGCA and welcome your membership and support.</div> <bR> <div> Darlene Couchman</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Membership Chair </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table> </body>