Our club hosts a few events over the course of a year that is directly a promotion to the public. When talking with non-modelers that show an interest one can guess the most common questions… How high? How fast? How far? Then of course the 100% guarantee question how much?

Most people will stay interested through typical cost of a trainer, radio gear, and basic equipment. However as soon as you mention club cost such as yearly dues, initiation and AMA that is where we lose young people (20’s early 30’s). It’s typically 40 and up that end up joining.

A new member in our club will have to pay $163 for all that I mentioned above. According to a recent census by our club treasure, we have one of the lowest dues and initiation fees in our area.

Too many people in this nation are living beyond their means as it is and will likely avoid a hobby that cost $100 per year just for memberships.