On 05 Oct 2003 16:14:58 GMT, (JSTONE9352) wrote:


The fact the C. Cipoletti and the ANA Board don't recognize this and
try to do something about it is the biggest reason to be pessimistic
about the future of the ANA.


I think he recognizes it but he and the
board haven't figured out a way to turn
around the situation. It is a serious issue of course. The average age of
an ANA member is somewhere around the
mid 50's. In 30 years most will probably
be gone. Unless the ANA can attract
younger members...well you can see where things might be headed.

This seems to be true of many special interest/hobby organizations
these days. Will the kids and 20-somethings be playing computer games
and IMing their friends to the exclusion of all other interests for
the rest of their lives?
Barry
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