Originally Posted by
aymodeler
In the end, it always seems to come down to this. Those who oppose the AMA are ultimately opposed to the dues (both AMA and club). I have no problem with that and respect that view. I just wish those that had that view also respected that there are many who don't mind paying for the ability to fly at a club field that is well maintained, has nice amenities, and is insured (everything else aside, that is ultimately what the AMA provides to me).
The part I highlighted is what I disagree with. If I was opposed to paying club or NAMBA dues, I wouldn't have a hobby in the R/C world. I spent years as a member of other organizations with yearly dues and other costs, many times as an officer. What I'm getting at is it's not the dues that most are unwilling to pay. What most are unwilling to do is pay dues to an organization that wastes the funds provided by the dues being paid by the members for pet projects or on things that cost outweighs the benefits.