i think it's great that the other organizations allow you to vote, they have the right to put those rules and regulations in their bylaws. It's great that you are a dedicated annual member. I assume when you joined you read through the opportunities afforded annual vs. life members and still joined as the dedicated contributing annual member that you are. The great part about this organization and other like it is that the bylaws and rules are made by a group of individuals who were dedicated enough to start such an endevor as this one, the PGCA. I was not there at the time but I will make an assumption that they believed that life membership was indicative of those that will to make a commitment and watch things evolve and grow. There are most certainly many members like you who have dedicated years to this cause but there are also many one and done annual members who find a small window of time in their lives with Parker's.
I also believe that there is nothing to prevent a change, become a life member and lobby for the change. I personally do not care if annual member votes or not and did not become a life member to vote and may or may not choose to do so. I became a life member to show my dedication and support.
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