Unfortunately, for the most part, there is little that anyone can do in finding a solution. AMA's new Executive Director Don Koranda fully recognizes the situation, but like anyone else doesn't have the power to do much, if anything about it. Don has proven to be very open to discuss the problem (slow/no growth) and club's attitude towards the public. So perhaps, there might be a tiny glimer of light showing.
See:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/mag/Aug...ecdirector.htm
Take care,
CCR