FAQs
Common questions with answers frequently asked by Chapter 1927 members and visitors.
Q: What are the annual dues for Chapter 1927?
A: The annual dues for Chapter 1927 are $10. These dues go to use of the MCL meeting room, newsletter mailings, liability insurance, and donations to local politicians who support our legislative priorities.
Q: Is it better to collect Social Security at 62 or 67?
A: If you claim Social Security at age 62, rather than wait until your full retirement age (FRA), you can expect a 30% reduction in monthly benefits. For every year you delay claiming Social Security past your FRA up to age 70, you get an 8% increase in your benefit.
Q: What are the features of ULA Atlas V Centaur upper stage due to launch two U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station no earlier than 17 May aboard the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft?
A: The Atlas V Centaur upper stage is powered by the RL10C and can be configured with either one or two engines.
- Nominal Thrust: 22,900 lbs.
- Specific Impulse: 450.5 seconds.
- Fuel/Oxidizer: Liquid Hydrogen/Liquid Oxygen.
- Diameter: 46 in.
- Weight: 367 lbs.