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Division W covers the Central Indiana area

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Division R covers the Western Ohio area

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Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division L covers the Western Michigan area

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Current preferred location: [pmpro_member field="membership_name"]

Confirmed email address: [pmpro_member field="user_email"]

Username: [pmpro_member field="user_login"]   (This can't be changed.)

Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division K covers the Southwestern Michigan area

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Current preferred location: [pmpro_member field="membership_name"]

Confirmed email address: [pmpro_member field="user_email"]

Username: [pmpro_member field="user_login"]   (This can't be changed.)

Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division I covers the Central Indiana area

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Current preferred location: [pmpro_member field="membership_name"]

Confirmed email address: [pmpro_member field="user_email"]

Username: [pmpro_member field="user_login"]   (This can't be changed.)

Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division H covers the Eastern Indiana area

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Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division D
Division D covers the Northern Kentucky area

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Current preferred location: [pmpro_member field="membership_name"]

Confirmed email address: [pmpro_member field="user_email"]

Username: [pmpro_member field="user_login"]   (This can't be changed.)

Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division W covers the Central Indiana area

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Confirmed email address: [pmpro_member field="user_email"]

Username: [pmpro_member field="user_login"]   (This can't be changed.)

Your password is up-to-date.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.
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Division W covers the Central Indiana area

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If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

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Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division R covers the Western Ohio area

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If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

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Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division L
Division L covers the Western Michigan area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

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Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division K
Division K covers the Southwestern Michigan area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

[pmpro_signup submit_button=”Remember Me” level=”5″ short=”emailonly” login=”1″]

Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division I
Division I covers the Central Indiana area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

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Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division H
Division H covers the Eastern Indiana area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

[pmpro_signup submit_button=”Remember Me” level=”3″ short=”emailonly” login=”1″]

Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

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Division D
Division D covers the Northern Kentucky area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

[pmpro_signup submit_button=”Remember Me” level=”2″ short=”emailonly” login=”1″]

Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.

You are currently viewing
Division A
Division A covers the Central Indiana area

Enter your email address below then click “Remember Me” to request this location as your preferred website viewing experience.

If you registered a location preference account previously, click the “Log In” link below to access your account.

[pmpro_signup submit_button=”Remember Me” level=”1″ short=”emailonly” login=”1″]

Forgot your password?  Reset your password.

No, this is a login exclusively for remembering your preferred location on the website. It’s totally separate from your login to pay your bills.

That depends on your activities and your browser. Some browsers automatically log out users on a regular basis, while others don’t do that. If you use the site frequently, you may actually stay logged in forever, if you want that, as each visit restarts the logout clock.

You can login at any time by clicking the “Remember Me” link in the navigation, or by going directly to the login page 

You can reset your password using the “Forgot Password” feature. 

You can change your password when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

To change your preferred location, first log in then use the “Change Zip Code” navigation link to locate your new division. On your new division homepage, click the “Remember Me” navigation link, then the “Prefer this Location” button.

You can change your email when you’re logged in by clicking the “Remember Me” navigation link and then toggling to “Change Info”.

Yes, you’ll need to login from every device. Each device is unaware of your logged-in status on any other device.