I would guess that some of the growth in memberships is due to the Young Eagles student memberships and the 6 month Trial memberships that Chapters can give to adults. I think both of these are good investments in the future "paid" membership in the organization and our chapters.
Another count to consider are the trial members. While I'm not exactly sure how EAA accounts for these temporary memberships, I do know that trial members are assigned member numbers and granted full benefits. From the discussions I've had, it seems to me that they are indeed, full members and would probably be counted as such.
Our chapter gave out several of these trial memberships in 2010.
Edit: Ya just snuck that info in right ahead of me Al. Ha! I would have to agree with your assessment.
Last edited by Hangar10; 01-18-2012 at 09:13 AM.
May want to edit your post for that second word there Mark...
Chad Jensen
EAA #755575
Wow! Thanks Chad.
Ya know...If I was to consider resigning my membership in EAA, it would probably not be because of magazine content, or reorganization at the corporate level! It would probably be that I got tired of all the bitching that goes on about magazine content and the distrust of the leadership. But, I won't resign - I'll just not read all the negative comments.....
Cheers,
Jerry
NC22375
65LA out of 07N Pennsylvania
Jim Hann
EAA 276294 Lifetime
Vintage 722607
1957 Piper PA-22/20 "Super Pacer"
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Fly Baby/Hevle Classic Tandem
I belive the EAA is going to need all of the resurces it can spare at their disposal to defend our right to fly.. If you really think about it, the EAA needs to be run like a bussiness to positon itself to be able to defend a sport that we all hold dear. We need to increase our numbers and promote youth programs with a combination of voulunters, freindly corporations and a staff that effeciently manages our resources and donations. Year after year user fees are constanly proposed and the fight is not cheap.. Like it or not, we are all in this together and it requires a little tolarnce and understanding from everyone to secure our access to the sky.
My chapter has been working hard inviting local represenatives our our functions and I am pleased to announce I was replaced as Chapter president by a 24 year old.