Dear Fred, Welcome to Encompass! Your associate application has been processed and your Associate ID is listed above. We apologize for any delay in processing. As a complimentary Associate of Encompass, you will have access to our web site in the public areas that do not require a password. If at any time you would like to upgrade your membership to the Individual level, a password will be granted to you for the privileged areas (discussion forums, discounts, seminar proceedings, Encompass business and minutes, etc). In a few days, you will be able to access the VMS Hobbyist license using your ID number. More information about that program can be found at http://www.montagar.com/hobbyist/. Over the next few months, be on the lookout for changes to our web site, www.EncompassUS.org, and other communications from the Board of Directors and our headquarters office. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at Information(a)EncompassUS.org or call us at 877-354-9887.