If they're so hell bent on a minor roadblock to becoming a member, then perhaps they should just open up their registration to become a CCA member for FREE. That, to me, is a massive roadblock. Paying money is a helluva lot more of a hoop to jump through than it is to send an email to someone. Technically, it's easier to become a member here than it is to become a member of the BMW CCA.

I myself am a board member of my chapter and I have no issue with this policy.