J_R psst ... pssssst ...... you may be correct.

But I have more questions than answers.
I for one am not against the AMA, but I'm becoming aware that there is a lot of activity within that is being questioned by the members. This would seem to point to several possible problems, poor communication, inadequate leadership, inadequate support, or corruption.

The analogy of the NRA may or may not fit here. This analogy is good if all you want to do is participate in NRA or AMA sponsored events. What about all of the members that just want to fly at their own field period, no competition etc.. Does this attitude support their needs, or are we asking them to subsidize the actions/desires of the few. Good question huh ......

Again I will say, our club is 200+ strong. Out of 200 about two dozen are active, of the two dozen only about 6 are very active and attend other club functions. If we do the math that is 3% of our club that is active. If this holds true for the whole organization then approximately 5100 members of the 170,000 are active enough to get full benefit from the AMA sanctioning. That leaves 164,900 members subsidizing their (the AMA) activities. These members may only need the insurance provided.

Now the question is, do these 164,900 members really care about building an insurance complex in Muncie they will most likely never see or use. Don't know, but some seem to question this endeavor.

Do I .... as long as the cost is reasonable I don't mind. But please don't just tout the efforts of the AMA as being for the general mases without VERY VERY good programs focused at the local clubs with HELP ( monetary or physical), the 164,900 may not be listening (poor communications).

By the way, I know of a church group that when they start a new church establishment ( club if you will ), the word goes out to the entire organization. People sign up to build this church. Then on a given day, everyone shows up including those who will cook for the workers. In a week the entire structure is finished, the group holds a worship service, then go back to their own church (club). Now you got to give them credit, that is organization / support / communication. Is the AMA up to the task in helping our centers (clubs). The local clubs are the organizations strength in "my" opinion. The few at Muncie cannot do the work of 170,000, just organize it and provide assistance/guidance. Are they accomplishing that to the members satisfaction, or are most just into it for the insurance ..... I sure don't know ..... but I have a guess.

J_R psst... pssssst .......... should I have let this sleeping dog lie .... sorry!