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     </blockquote>
 
     <h3>Why becoming a member?</h3>
-    <p>Becoming an active member has several advantages.</p>
-    <p>First of all you become a member in our club which means that you get to know the people behind FVDE.</p>
-    <p>Then you can take action. Whatever you want to spread the word about Tor or you want to represent us at a conference is now possible.</p>
-    <p> Learn from the other members in the club. Most of us have a broader knowledge in Tor and other anonymity software & methods as well.</p>
-    <p>Last but not least, you have a say in the direction that this organization should take.</p>
-    
+    <p>Joining our organization has several advantages.</p>
+    <p>As an active member you get to know the people behind FVDE and you can join us on our weekly meetings (online or AFK).
+       You'll have the possibility to actively contribute to our projects,
+       bring in new ideas, and eventually become a part of our core team.</p>
+
+    <p>We are a dynamic group of people with different backgrounds and skills
+       who constantly learn from each other. Most of us have a broader
+       knowledge in TOR, network security and FOSS in general,
+       but our activities aren't limited to technical questions alone.
+       Regularly we meet to discuss political or philosophical questions or
+       just have a convivial evening.</p>
+
+    <p>Protecting civil liberties and human rights (such as privacy, freedom of
+       speech, free access to information,...) is our common conviction!</p>
+
+    <p>If you share our goals and are eager to socialize with like-minded
+       people, then: Stand up for a free internet! Join us today!</p>
+
     <h3>How to become a member?</h3>
     <p>Becoming a member is very simple. Just follow these steps:</p>
     <ol>
-      <li>Download and fill out the following <a href="{{ url_for('static', filename='files/MembershipForm.pdf') }}">membership form</a></li>
-      <li>Send the membership form per mail to <a href="mailto://info@enn.lu">info@enn.lu</a> or to our
+      <li>Download the following <a href="{{ url_for('static', filename='files/MembershipForm.pdf') }}">membership form</a> and fill in the necessary information</li>
+      <li>Send the membership form per mail to <a href="mailto://info@enn.lu">info@enn.lu</a> or to one of our
           <a href="{{ url_for('donate.snailmail') }}">snailmail</a> address.</li>
-      <li>Transfer the membership fee to our <a href="{{ url_for('donate.wiretransfer') }}">bank account</a> or using any other methods specified on our
-          <a href="{{ url_for('donate.index') }}">donate</a> page.
-          (except <a href="{{ url_for('donate.flattr') }}">Flattr</a> or <a href="{{ url_for('donate.bpm') }}">BPM Points</a>)</li>
+      <li>Pay your annually membership fee. Use one of the payment methods (except <a href="{{ url_for('donate.flattr') }}">Flattr</a> or <a href="{{ url_for('donate.bpm') }}">BPM Points</a>)
+          specified on our <a href="{{ url_for('donate.index') }}">donations</a> page.
+      </li>
       <li>Wait until we get back in touch with you.</li>
     </ol>
   </div>