07-03-2012, 02:59 PM
In general people only attend meetings when they have some sort of significant interest. They will not turn up for general business.
Another organisation to which I belong also struggles to get members to turn up for the AGM (two recent ones being inquorate). On one occasion a huge rise in the membership fee was proposed for those using the building regularly. Outcome - a very large attendance. Such is the way of life.
If you want a large turnout at the next AGM then Ayrshire should propose that the grading fee be increased to £5 per game or that Membership at £40 a year should be compulsory.
Whilst unsatisfactory a poor attendance merely means that Chess Scotland is doing nothing to attract major criticism.
Another organisation to which I belong also struggles to get members to turn up for the AGM (two recent ones being inquorate). On one occasion a huge rise in the membership fee was proposed for those using the building regularly. Outcome - a very large attendance. Such is the way of life.
If you want a large turnout at the next AGM then Ayrshire should propose that the grading fee be increased to £5 per game or that Membership at £40 a year should be compulsory.
Whilst unsatisfactory a poor attendance merely means that Chess Scotland is doing nothing to attract major criticism.