ORIGINAL: MikeL
ORIGINAL: J_R
Most AMA members have no idea of what the AMA is or does. They were told by a club that they had to have an AMA membership, and that was it. It is not really their fault.. nor is it the responsibility of the club to explain all the details. Most people just want to fly.
In my experience the AMA does a very poor job in actually communicating its purpose to its members. Yes, the information is likely available. That's got little to do with actually communicating it, though.
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I am not sure I exactly agree with your thesis because most of the information IS presented but the general membership does not seem to read. I have been making a donation when I pay my dues since the mid 1980's. The AMA begun to publish the names of those who do in the last 10 years or more. Not why I was doing that, but a nice touch and acknowledgment. Last week, FOR THE FIRST TIME, I heard from someone who noticed my name in MA.
I also have seen proof that the club membership does NOT read the newsletter! Guess what complaint I and other officers in my club hear the most. Hard to communicate with folks who will not read.