[QCWA] 2010 Membership

[Larry Essary]

Bob...

The times we are living in are far different than 20 or 30
years ago.   People, for whatever reason, no longer seem to
be "joiners".
Its not just QCWA or ham radio in general, but in all
groups.    Be it less disposable income or certainly less
time... getting people to do something that isn't in the top
3 things on their list to do is difficult if not impossible.

I'm more concerned that there appears to be a whole
generation of hams that have no idea or knowledge of QCWA.
There are a significant number of hams that have be licensed
over 25 years that don't know about QCWA.

It's a great idea to sponsor any number of hams...  but it's
like the saying, "You can get a horse to water....".

I think that we, as multiple generations of hams, need to
figure out just how to get people to be "joiners" again.

It's going to take all of us nationally to address this
issue.   One more member is one more member.
Let's all do our best for  QCWA.

Larry K5XG  Chapter 41





From: "Bob Roske" <broske at hutchtel.net>


Hi Everybody,

This topic has slowed to a crawl and I think everyone that
wants to, has responded.

My thoughts in no particular order.  If I disagree with
something you said, good for you!
If we all agree, it would be a dull and boring world.

For those that don't realize it, the members already have
the power.  It was member power
that insured my election in 2008, it will be member power
that saves this organization.
The Board Members can (and do) sponsor dozens of members a
year.  During his 4 years as
President, John, W3BE sponsored 78 members.  I guess leading
by example doesn't work.
I've sponsored as many as 5 during a year, not counting
Dayton.  It takes time, and
effort, and money.  Every member needs to sponsor someone.
Val, W5PUT suggests by
the end of the year.   I suggest an easier approach, sponsor
one new member every 5 years.
Yes, 1 every 5 years.  That would be 3 or 4 times the
current annual number of new
members.