I wouldn't belong to a "professional organization" unless it was required by law.

And not to detract from people that cut hair, but if somebody had to go through more than what I have to get where I am to cut hair, there would be no such thing as $10 haircuts.

Maybe you're talking about basic network troubleshooting or PC stuff or something, but the level at which I work is light years beyond that and it's not like anybody who's gets on Tom's Hardware for 6 months can do it.