Originally Posted by
porcia83
As for "all the talk about declining club membership", that's usually coming from the same folks who say that AMA membership is 15 year decline. Either they are unable to read, or they are just flat out lying [emphasis added].
In all fairness, it was an article in Model Aviation that provided the information about 15 year decline. While it's alleged above that we can't read, or that we're lying, I offer the following proof:
"
Starting approximately 15 years ago, many model airplane clubs began seeing a decline in membership — fewer new people were joining and interested visitors to the flying field often did not return.
This trend continues today. [emphasis added]."
"My efforts to highlight these tendencies and
help stem the 15-year trend of declining club membership might prove to be wishful thinking."
- Dave Scott
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May 2016 issue of Model Aviation (the AMA's own magazine I'd add)
http://www.modelaviation.com/fostering-active-clubs