1/2 of all members makes you think. How many of the actual members of the AMA are active? How many members belong to other organizations? How many people join for one year only, decideing they dont like the hobby, cant afford, find time, etc.?
These questions make you wonder.
As I have stated in another thread, I would like to see better communication between the disctrics and its members, and also the AMA and the membership at large. One requirement for each district should be keeping a website up to date, either by the vice president or someone he/she appoints.
The members only area of the AMA site is a good idea, but lacking soo much in information. It needs to be expanded to also include member only information, and possible a forum and poll section. The internet has grown enough that there should be a demand for this excellent communication device to be used in the AMA.
Good ole' boys clubs are horribe for business and organizations alike. I work for Lowe's and the upper executives have realized this and are trying to phase it out. The problem is the ideals and visions get stale, new ideas are needed to keep the organization viable and moving forward. This would could only be done by changine the current nomination and election process.
I have heard on this and other forums, a call to start a new organization or clean house on the AMA. That is nice in fantasy land, but who has the money and resources to do this. I know all my extra money goes to my planes and equipment . The best thing the membership can do is take the AMA and push for changes, and starting with minor ones are better than doing big changes at once. People do not like change, and making bg changes overnight could cost us members. If we initiate small changes at regular intervals over time, people will have time to adjust and make the AMA that much stronger and better.

Thats all I got for now

Jamie