function currentDues(num){
	var my_month=new Date(),
	 		annual_fee = num || 39, 
		current_month =	parseInt(my_month.getMonth(), 10),
		month_pattern = /^(0?[0-9]|1[01])$/;
		if (month_pattern.test(current_month)){
			var msg = '<p> If you join us at our next orientation the cost is &#36;'+(annual_fee - (current_month *3))+'.</p>';
			$('section.new_members').append(msg);
		} 
}