Another thought I had was a new discounted GFA membership category for
seniors, in particular those who recieve the Centrelink aged pension
and have retired from flying for reasons of health , but wish to stay
involved in airworthiness with pehaps an occasional 2 seater ride.
This would help keep the irreplaceable knowledge of our older members
in the system, particularly as our membership ages, and clubs look to
volunteer maintenance to keep costs down.
For the first time I can remember, as of this year, as far as I know,
all club gliders in SA will be maintained (Form 2) by volunteers.
A great idea David! I was just speaking to one of our club members
(still a full club member, attending weekly meetings) who stopped flying
for health reasons, and wanted to continue GFA membership - but couldn't
justify the cost, so let it lapse. I think there are several members of
our club who would re-join the GFA if there was a discounted 'seniors'
rate. There are also many who would welcome the cost-reduction as they
only keep their GFA membership for the benefit of our club. It is these
members who (understandably) raised the most opposition to the price
increase.
"Don't get me wrong, I think that GFA staff and board members are
helpful and
doing a job which many of us could not do (or would not do). And a lot of
it at their cost."
I agree wholeheartedly, my issues of concern relate only to the
nature "system", not the volunteer people who currently administer it,
who I am sure
put in considerable time, effort and money into helping administer our
sport.
Absolutely! Well done and thank you to all the volunteers who help to
keep gliding going!
Regards,
Kym Z.
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