i can tell you as a imac newbie i wont pay a $50 entry fee for a contest. been there done that with kart racing and SCCA car racing. ridiculous entry fees have all but killed both. our club makes money on our fun flys. we cut our own grass . we sell hamburger,hotdogs and drinks at our funflys and make money. our site is provided at no charge by Waste management Co however. I know that isn't the case with most clubs. when i go to a imac event i dont care about golf, jackets or even food. if you have a cookout saturday night, charge a reasonable price and nobody should have a problem paying it. i am there to fly and compete. although dancing girls would be cool. just my thoughts as a newbie, don't hurt me too bad, ok?