On further thought, I take back my question. It shouldn't be "WHAT has the AMA done for it's members to deserve some kind of special treatment?"

But rather "What have the members and clubs done to deserve some kind of special treatment?" After all, these are the parts the public sees most. These are the ones (good or bad) who are in the news, or not!

The members and clubs should be reporting to Muncie the good things they do for their communities. The outreach if you will. Then Muncie can report these things to the government for points and maybe some special consideration. Instead the system seems to be broken down at the individual and club level. And I'm not talking about contests, new members, etc. I'm talking events involving the community. Malls shows, scout troops, schools, etc. Clubs and individuals MUST get out there and spread the word.

But from where I sit, not enough of this is being done.