What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!!

DoubleA · 08-06-2007, 10:37 PM

I have noticed in the years past that our club as a whole has declined and become nearly void due to noone has the dedication to go out and really push to make us better!! I have watch people make comments and down play the club and not even really offer to help new intrest in the club!! I myself have become somewhat sick of seeing it!! Do any of you guys out there think that the club is worth fighting for or do you think that it should be put to rest!!

Pro1Foam · 08-06-2007, 10:42 PM

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Pro1Foam · 08-06-2007, 10:50 PM

I feel you pain. My club consist of all retired members who have a couple of "clicks" that are stuck in there ways. Wish I had an answer for you.

exeter_acres · 08-06-2007, 10:55 PM

wow...you sound like Rc Outlaw on another site..

What office do you hold in this "club"

Widow-2-DDD · 08-06-2007, 11:11 PM

I have seen it before. You need to infuse more young people and get more new retired people with enthusiasm. Often times retired folk are the only people with time to organize.

dontmesswithgus · 08-06-2007, 11:11 PM

All clubs are worth fighting for. You may have to start recruiting new members. Don't you give up because some of your members have. Good Luck

DoubleA · 08-07-2007, 08:58 AM

To answer what office I hold! I do not hold any part of office in this club! But the main people that hold this office are scale pilots!! I absolutely have no problem with that but when you bring new blood into the hobby and the guys that are there don't even want to help train them that is a quick way to run them off! I agree the retired people are the ones with alot more time to organize, but I will be taking on a new job and my schedule will only be 3 days a week!! Any suggestions for someone like me!!

exeter_acres · 08-07-2007, 09:01 AM

Become a trainer in the club.
become an officer in the club

Have you discussed this issues at any of the club meetings or with any of the club officers?

rcpilot82 · 08-07-2007, 09:15 AM

I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. our club is the same way we have over 100 members and about 30 fly and most only fly trainers or four star 40's. the club has NO ambition to do anything including in participation in club events. I was tired of this too so first a became a trainer, I was VP and am now president. all I can say is get a group of people together to start trying to make a difference. you can't do it by yourself. It's a alot of work but if you like where you fly, you have to fight to keep it alive. there is no such thing as a one man army. Start with new members and help them as much as you can. just my 2 cents.

TimDavie · 08-07-2007, 09:47 AM

Get involved and try to make a difference. If you don't have the club's blessing, or rub each other the wrong way it will all be in vain and you might just pay your dues and keep flying. If the club just needs a shot in the arm, you make the difference. Our Jumbo 4 years ago had 18 registered pilots. I decided to take it over, spend mucho time making it a great event, and we have had a combined 270 registered pilots over the last 3 years. The difference could be you!

DoubleA · 08-07-2007, 09:49 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by rcpilot82
	I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. our club is the same way we have over 100 members and about 30 fly and most only fly trainers or four star 40's. the club has NO ambition to do anything including in participation in club events. I was tired of this too so first a became a trainer, I was VP and am now president. all I can say is get a group of people together to start trying to make a difference. you can't do it by yourself. It's a alot of work but if you like where you fly, you have to fight to keep it alive. there is no such thing as a one man army. Start with new members and help them as much as you can. just my 2 cents.

hey man!! Have you ever heard that two cents sometimes will go along ways!! I understand!! the only problem is if I voice my opinion at my age which is 29y/o the retired guys seem not to take intrested in what a young good for nothing rc pilot knows or believes in!! I got to admit though the way you guys keep talking I might be able to get something going soon!!

DoubleA · 08-07-2007, 09:51 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by TimDavie
	Get involved and try to make a difference. If you don't have the club's blessing, or rub each other the wrong way it will all be in vain and you might just pay your dues and keep flying. If the club just needs a shot in the arm, you make the difference. Our Jumbo 4 years ago had 18 registered pilots. I decided to take it over, spend mucho time making it a great event, and we have had a combined 270 registered pilots over the last 3 years. The difference could be you!

oh man that is bad ass!! I got to admit all you guys rock!!! I love this hobby!!

08-06-2007, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
DoubleA People make mistakes!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax,NC Posts: 759 Blog Entries: 3	What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! I have noticed in the years past that our club as a whole has declined and become nearly void due to noone has the dedication to go out and really push to make us better!! I have watch people make comments and down play the club and not even really offer to help new intrest in the club!! I myself have become somewhat sick of seeing it!! Do any of you guys out there think that the club is worth fighting for or do you think that it should be put to rest!! __________________ Did someone say FLY!

08-06-2007, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pro1Foam Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AR Age: 30 Posts: 729	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! . __________________ Pro1Foam@flyinggiants.com

08-06-2007, 10:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pro1Foam Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AR Age: 30 Posts: 729	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! I feel you pain. My club consist of all retired members who have a couple of "clicks" that are stuck in there ways. Wish I had an answer for you. __________________ Pro1Foam@flyinggiants.com

08-06-2007, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
exeter_acres If he Fries it, I will come Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 41 Posts: 2,829 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! wow...you sound like Rc Outlaw on another site.. What office do you hold in this "club" __________________ Please VOTE in the upcoming IMAC elections. This is YOUR organization. Lets make it better. I would love your vote for Southeast Regional Director

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dontmesswithgus Ultimate Kid Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montclair, Ca Posts: 313	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! All clubs are worth fighting for. You may have to start recruiting new members. Don't you give up because some of your members have. Good Luck

08-07-2007, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
DoubleA People make mistakes!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Halifax,NC Posts: 759 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! To answer what office I hold! I do not hold any part of office in this club! But the main people that hold this office are scale pilots!! I absolutely have no problem with that but when you bring new blood into the hobby and the guys that are there don't even want to help train them that is a quick way to run them off! I agree the retired people are the ones with alot more time to organize, but I will be taking on a new job and my schedule will only be 3 days a week!! Any suggestions for someone like me!! __________________ Did someone say FLY!

08-07-2007, 09:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
exeter_acres If he Fries it, I will come Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 41 Posts: 2,829 Blog Entries: 8 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! Become a trainer in the club. become an officer in the club Have you discussed this issues at any of the club meetings or with any of the club officers? __________________ Please VOTE in the upcoming IMAC elections. This is YOUR organization. Lets make it better. I would love your vote for Southeast Regional Director

08-07-2007, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
rcpilot82 Rolling Circle Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ruffs Dale, pa, usa Age: 25 Posts: 374	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. our club is the same way we have over 100 members and about 30 fly and most only fly trainers or four star 40's. the club has NO ambition to do anything including in participation in club events. I was tired of this too so first a became a trainer, I was VP and am now president. all I can say is get a group of people together to start trying to make a difference. you can't do it by yourself. It's a alot of work but if you like where you fly, you have to fight to keep it alive. there is no such thing as a one man army. Start with new members and help them as much as you can. just my 2 cents. __________________ Go Ahead..Do it...Just one more snap!

08-07-2007, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
TimDavie A real Airplane!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 43 Posts: 553	Re: What do you do when your club isn't dedicated anymore!! Get involved and try to make a difference. If you don't have the club's blessing, or rub each other the wrong way it will all be in vain and you might just pay your dues and keep flying. If the club just needs a shot in the arm, you make the difference. Our Jumbo 4 years ago had 18 registered pilots. I decided to take it over, spend mucho time making it a great event, and we have had a combined 270 registered pilots over the last 3 years. The difference could be you! __________________

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