We have allowed out of state members for a variety of reasons since the inception of NCWWer. The current protocol of asking them to submit reason for "application" seems to work fine. It's great to have a "Bill Pentz" or manufacturing rep join our site, even if it's only for an occasional post. I feel it would be somewhat of a stigma to label them different from other members.
Humbly rendered,
Roger
Humbly rendered,
Roger