The proposal being discussed in this thread leans too much toward the "stick" approach. It relies on the false assumption that the problem of not enough kit-builders can be solved by mandating it.

Why not try the "carrot" approach? Everybody who builds a kit in a given year gets a discount on club membership or their name thrown in the hat for a prize? Building from plans or your own design? Name in that hat more than once.

The point of this is not to get everyone to build a kit. With ARFs the way they are and time the way it is, you'll never accomplish that goal. The prize is also irrelevant to those who build purely for the enjoyment. The point is to attract the marginal kit builder . . .