Hello President Dan Prater,
Good job setting out goals and ideas for the growth of the MWA.
You have a few good ideas that could be developed.
In terms of member benefits, the picnic used to be a reward for paying MWA dues.
The club would pay for meat and drinks,(kids & adult beverages)-
the rest of the meal was a large pot-luck dinner.
In terms of club gear, storage will be a HUGE deal.
Somebody will have to store it, check it in & out, clean and repair as needed.
That sounds like a lot of work for somebody that might not even get to use the gear.
-plus the logistics of being able to meet with who ever may need to use it.
In terms of the “beater box”, some of he same issues would apply.
I have some gear that could be put in for emergency use.
If the campground is open, they may be willing to help with the storage.
there is also the issue–
“hey, this loaner gear is better than what I left at home, I might have to keep it.”
In terms of ‘scholarships’ for training events,-great idea- how do I apply?
in terms of the newsletter-digital- the old timers have the Greatest stories.
(you will be a more respected President, if you could provide consistent water for the Saint)