“We’ve got a lot of good things to talk about, and we’re finally in a position to talk about them,†Guilbeau remarked. “The staff at NBFAA and volunteer leaders rolled up their sleeves and worked really hard to cut expenses and increase revenue.â€
Profit in 2004 topped $96,000, Guilbeau estimated, nearly 500 new members have joined and associate membership increased in 2004 by 60 percent. Seven new associate members already have joined in 2005. Guilbeau attributed the increase to demonstrating the value of associate membership in the NBFAA.