The CRC membership is valuable for me because:
1. I have access to a workstation (where I can work on my laptop, connect to the Internet--I have a T-Mobile account, and make phone calls to clients).
2. I can rely on the CRC staff to assist me during irregular operations.
3. I have access to free snacks (I fly most often in the morning, so the yogurt, muffins and coffee options hit the spot for me) and drinks (I do consume alcohol, so it is a plus).
4. I can relax and get away from the noise of the gate areas (however, truth be told, some CRCs in ATL get so crowded that the noise begins to rival the gate areas).
5. I have access to other clubs.

I have observed that I do not, or cannot, get as much work accomplished when I fly through airports that do not have a CRC. Along with a good FedEx Office location, the CRC has become my alternate "office."