I joined, I listened, I voiced my opinion.  I have learned  from attending the two conferences.  $200.00 dollars is not a lot of money these days, cost half that much to go to the beauty shop, the other half will buy you a good pair of heels.  Now, I joined NALTEA and I  have gotten my $200.00 back, just in meeting new people, and the knowledge I brought home with me from the speakers, I heard. I will attend the next confernce and I will get some sort of knowledge out of it, that I can use in my business.  NALTEA is going in the right direction, it may be a while before they will be a force to be reckoned with, but it will happen. I am 59 years young and I say you young people that have business, need to attend one conference and just see what is taking place in your industry, get on the right train, or you will be left behind.   Well, I have voiced my opinion again, hope I dont make anyone mad, this time.  Women give up the heels and purse, join NALTEA.