Our club is another of those who actively recruit young people. We are as a group
happy to see the progress these "kids" make. I know we have tried to get some younger people in the club and they disappointed us. But when they didn't show up for free use of our trainers, never attended a club meeting or showed any interest in anything but an occasional buddy box session we just let them go but not by picking on them, just a casual not following up on where they were. We do have younger member, now 14, who bids fair to be one of the best pilots in the club. I'm jealous but happy for him being so good and he is welcomed at all meetings and takes occasional ribbing about his latest flights. I think we have found the solution for younger members, a club mentor who takes personal interest in the new guy on the block and very large involvement of the parents. Our new kid, member for almost a year now, is one of the entire club's favorite members and is constantly being praised for his latest accomplishments. After reading posts about all the problems that some clubs seem to have I guess we are just one of the rare exceptions. Our focus is on flying and getting more people involved, as well as keeping our flying site. I really feel lucky to be a member.