Jack wrote:
KM,

There are no other organizations vying for our membership dues and the
opportunity to represent our sport, that I have heard of: none who wish
to take us under their wing, nor is there a new organization being
formed to supplant SSA, to my knowledge. As I said, there are no other
contenders.

If individuals wish to withhold their support from the organization,
that is their choice. Of course, the organization will welcome them back
with open arms whenever they tire of their tantrums.

Jack, as usual you have some good points.I dont think it is so much a
tantrum as it is running out of pateince.From talking to people in
Hobbs and some of the Old Timers around here I get the impresion that
the SSA IS more of a good ol boy club than an organization for and
about its members.In the best interest of the SSA they could stand to
provide something for everyone.How many times have you heard "If I dont
fly badges or contests theres nothing in it for me".Now ask yourself
Jack, does it really need to be this way?


Ultimately, each member does have the power necessary to create the a
better SSA.

Here is the way I look at it.I work hard as a volunteer to create a
better sport.And I do think every pilot has it in his or her power to
do this.Wether or not my efforts will tricle down to the SSA, I really
dont care.


This power always existed. The membership has been every bit as
uninterested in the oversight that only it can exercise as we have
accused the folks in Hobbs of being.

Do you expect that to change? And if not, what do you foresee for the SSA?

I dont know what to forsee for the SSA. I do think that soaring is
still a viable sport in this country, even with the decline in activity
and high costs and all.So one way or another, the sport WILL be
represented by a national organization.I cant really say if that will
be the SSA or someone else.



Jack

Happy Holidays,
K Urban