Wow it seems as so many people are missing the point.

No one is discussing splitting the CDS from the NSS, the NSS is a great organization and we are part of it.

The discussion is whether the CDS should continue to FORCE its members and potential members to become members of the NSS in order to be a member of the CDS.

The NSS does not require Grotto OR Section members to become members of the NSS in order to be members of those Grotto/Sections.

I think a better question is: Should the CDS continue to force members to be NSS members in order to be CDS members?

I think we should remove the requirement of NSS membership but still promote NSS membership.