You guys need to observe some other sanctioning bodies to see how well that you have it. As an IMPBA (International Model Power Boat Assn.) member you pay $50.00 a year for lousy insurance (it only covers you at an IMPBA sanctioned event) and our magazine, the Roostertail used ot be delivered to my door quarterly. Now, the only way that you can get it is if you own a computer and have to download it. Those that don't hasve one are outta luck. We have no HQ in Muncie, no Hall of Fame except on paper, no museum, just a couple of people working out of their homes.
You don't know how well that you have it until you look around at the other R/C sanctioning bodies.