Originally Posted by
TimJ
The AMA doesn't get involved with local rules. It is up to the club members to vote people in or out of office of their club. IF you don't like the fact that 3D or turbines aren't allowed at your field, then you should step up and run for office in your club. Then you can work to change the rules and the atmosphere of your club. IT is YOUR responsibly as a club member to make sure the club and field works for the majority of it's members.
I agree with everything you've said here EXCEPT the part about having to hold office to change a rule. I have seen this misguided presumption cause many problems at many clubs over the years. In a healthy, well-run club the officers do not MAKE policy, they ADHERE to it. Any member ought to be able to go to a club meeting, make a motion for his proposed rule change, and have a vote called. Every club will likely differ a little on procedures of couse, but if policy is set by the officers, I would find another club.
Astro