"Klystron" wrote in message
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That said, it seems imperative that hams have some sort of
functioning and EFFECTIVE membership organization. Is there some
existing organization that could serve as the nucleus of a new
membership organization or would it make more sense to form a new
association from scratch?

Dear "xxx",

ARRL is just one of several amateur radio clubs which I am a member of, each for
various reasons. (And I think it is important to note that ARRL is just another
amateur radio club, although larger than most.)

I belong to CADXA to associate with others who work DX.
I belong to NCCC to associate with other contesters.
I belong to SOC to associate with other hams who don't take themselves too
seriously.
I belong to ARRL because they once gave me a scholarship, and to associate with
others who read QST.
If you start a new radio club, maybe I'll find a reason to join it also.

The Man in the maze
QRV at Baboquivari Peak, AZ

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