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Old 02-10-2020, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mongo
yeah, for about 20 years the number of actual AMA members that are also members of at least 1 club has stayed at just a touch under the 50% mark dave brown mentioned way back then in his first term. guess they might have finally found a way to increase that percentage
Originally Posted by Propworn
Perhaps the AMA is in the same position MAAC found itself years ago. There was no immediate answer for those flying outside the club format as we were struggling to get relief for the majority of our members who by chance just happen to be members of clubs. When the majority of the members were taken care of there was time and funds to address those who did not fly within a club. At one time our insurance refused to cover the lone flyer though that had been the norm for years. It took some time but all of this was eventually restored to its previous levels. In the mean time there was nothing to announce and yes many who fell outside the clubs felt as though not enough effort had been expended to address their concerns. Somethings just take time and are going to be addressed by the priority of the majority of the members. Its just the way it is.

Dennis.

Thank You Dennis for your assessment of the MAAC situation , and I can see where the "needs of the many VS the needs of the few" gave priority to the club flyers since you say the majority of MAAC members are also club members . But what of Mongo's stat that he quoted from a past AMA President , that says roughly 50% of AMA members belong to clubs ? Even if the ratio of AMA member flyers were 60/40 club/non club , isn't that 40% a whole bunch of AMA members that should be represented right alongside the club flyer ? Their needs aren't all that mutually exclusive , both the club/non club AMA member both want to enjoy their hobby with the least government intrusion possible .