rcflyertim, I don't really agree with that. Actually the more I get involved into an organization, and the "Insiders" will not do anything other than support their own plate
I just have a problem when I see what could be a fine organization slowly deteriorate to a lesser and lesser group of a few that only protect their own space rather than identify the bad and work to correct it.

I support several organizations with my $$$, however at some time when the hiearchy refuses to try to make things right for the association rather than just their own
desires, well I can withdraw my support. So while I may like the PURPOSE and/or cause, I cannot continue my support when the officers are allowing the organizaation
to fall by the wayside just to suit their specific purposes.

The purpose of an AMA Significant Interest Group is to provide for a certain group of Aeromodelers to be in th company of those that like the specific plate of the group.
The problem results whern the Power Players forget to listen to the members, and/or pay no attention to the SIG's stated interests. Then the SIG slowly changes to an organization that differs from the original charter. Officers get "appointed" rather than elected. I have cut my membership in several SIGs because I see a few controlling
the entire spectrum. I would quickly support the SIG if I saw the officers were - in my opinion - more interested in the overall group rather than their own sprecific interest.

Just because I like the stated purpose, I will not support several "top-dawgs" personal interests.