$58 per person is still $10 million dollars, and $10 million dollars to me is a lot of money.
If the AMA can't use it responsibly "for the people" then lets find someone who can.

The only reason the AMA has any power is because of "The People" ... strength in numbers.

If the numbers go elsewhere, then they cease to exist.
Many company's have gone out of business over the last 5 years because of "creative financing" and bad business policies.

If another group can replace the AMA even for the same dues, and "The People" go for that group because it is a better organization, then all clubs would require an XYZ card to fly there. It's not the dues in question here as much as how well are they serving their members.

I ask some members in my 225+ club about the AMA ... response "They're a joke"

If I didn't like my doctor or dentist, I would hire someone else.
For $10 Million we can hire someone else.
The problem ... get everyone to go along .... finding a better organization and getting the word out.

Another solution ... put pressure on the AMA to change their ways.
jrjohn ... keep the pressure on ... someone needs to start the ball rolling.
new officers (if you get in) ... keep the pressure on ... ask for accountability.

Oh, and the new building and such ... sell it to finance the new organization .Who owns it anyway?