[QCWA] 2010 Membership

[Ronald Erickson]

I think part of the problem is hams do not want to be leaned on for a lot of
thankless work.  I have joined several organizations in my life and found
out the more valuable I was to the organization the more obligated I was to
take part in the work.  It is no guarantee there will be capable successors
to keep organizations going.  I have done my world traveling.  I have no
interest in being hassled by security or waiting on a runway for hours or
missing connections that can be costly.  Driving has its own difficult
hazards if one is unarmed in some areas.

73,

Ron, K0IC

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Larry Essary <larry at pulse.net> wrote:

> 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.
>
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