I live in a county where the "elitist's" basically caused a club to split into the "electric crowd" and the "glow and gas crowd". Instead of trying to help the new and interested, they turned up their noses, especially at the "park flyers". I just hate to see people complain about all the "30 day wonders" and never make an effort to bring them into the fold. Have your club take out an ad in the local paper, place a PSA on the local radio, put out a few flyers! Educate these guys about the importance of safety and frequency control, it will only take a little effort. These "30 day wonders" may be willing to throw their money into your local flying club's kitty!

I still belong to both flying clubs in our area, and I've seen the new "electric only" club double its membership in one year! And yes, it is an AMA sanctioned site. Basicaly there is a runway/landing strip and some orange safety net! That's it - so simple!