RE: DRATS! I just HATE it when HE's Right!!!
We're are the in-between. The R/Cer with experience; but, who is likely not the "Rock Star! I agree with you Hoss, when I joined a club, I thought these guys have been working at this awhile I can put my back into it and work hard at club duties and show these guys I have some merrit. It went along way towards helping make friends of the club members and speeds the process of becoming one of the guys!
I don't know that I've ever seen a beginner that thought just becasue he had paid his club dues he should be treated better then anyone else. Not saying it doesn't happen, just I ain't seen it. This sounds more like some of the "Ace" flyers I know. Don't lift a finger to help and think because they can "Hover" we all worship the ground they walk on. (This is nobody from my club, however! Hi Guys)!