Most newer members do not realize what it takes to keep a club running effectively with 25 members or 125. They were not around in the old days when you built what you flew, appreciated the others craftsmanship and most of all camaraderie. When we would all roll up our sleeves to make that strip of grass the best there is and really care about the club in general. I see that with a lot of the newbies, not all but a large majority. We have some new members that are just geeked to be out there flying, asking questions of the old guard because they want to learn and be better pilots. It seems the situation you have is beginning to be the norm it seems...hang in there