I am not aware of any club compensating the executive or instructors. Every club I am familiar with have a hard enough time maintaining the facilities with maybe in a good year having enough left over for a few improvements. The last riding mower we purchased was near $8000 used in good shape. It takes over $800 a year just in minor maintenance such as oil and filter and blade changes along with fuel. We bought a porta potty (handicap accessible) and it costs about $300 per season to pump it out once a week. A long way from the days of a couple of push mowers attempting to keep the grass cut short enough to fly off of. We have built a secure shed, a shelter, installed fencing, improved the state of the lane in and parking lot, installed petro mat for runways, built elevated starting stands so you don’t have to work on your plane on the ground. The list goes on all for the benefit of every member if you choose to use the facilities. The cost, $35 initiation fee and $75 a year dues. This also includes an indoor venue for the winter months with the use of a quad gym in a brand new high school. Don’t want to pay up your welcome to join a different club we do just fine with around 80 to 100 members.
Dennis