The few that do the work is said a bunch of times here. I could really care less. There are things no one at the club sees, and do not give praise for.
So for all you 10% who volunteer and do all that you do, have a big slice of rasin pie, on me, at that.
I do almost NOTHING for volunteering for my club. I do not feel I am not contributing. I make sure when I AM there, I run by the rules. I am a stickler for the safety items, also. I leave things cleaner and better than when I arrive, as much as I can, every time. I really do not go there to talk to people. Not interested in your life, that is just the way I am.
However, I much prefer shooting on my own land, or crown land. I care for those locations also.
I also pay for 5 active memberships annually, OTHER than mine, for my family who NEVER go there. When the executive phones me and they need support on an issue, like getting a letter written, they get 6, not 1. It costs money to maintain a facility, not just the volunteerism so people can see you and you can be all proud of yourselves. You can all have that.
Things you do not see can still contribute to a club, as much as things you do see.
After reading this thread, easy to tell who all the look at me types are. Yes, I fall in that 90% who you do not see volunteering at the events. Or going to the appreciation day to consume the free hotdog so you can all pat each other on the back. You 10% who do all that, be proud of who you are.
I do not need a membership, I have places to shoot. I see my part as contributing to the sport. Evident in this thread, more than many, what you all value. My $0.02
