That is just the tip of the iceburg. Look at how many step forward to be nominated for elected positions, and the number of members who vote. What about attendance at our events? President Hume has discussed these matters to great extent with me.  There are no hard and fast solutions to these problems. Probably, the closest we can get is to try to assure the members they are all equal, and are to be treated fairly. There was the issue of an appointed board, that was changed a couple of years ago or so. Participation is not up to par as of now. You would think that with opportunity, members would beat the door down to participate. Instead, we had only one challenged position in the last election, two were installed by acclamation, because there were no member stepped forward to run against them, and one had to be filled by provisions to fill a vacant position. We had 244 votes cast, which is about normal for an off year election, generally we get about 100 more when the office of President comes up. But, these numbers have remained fairly constant since our membership was 1/2 the size it is now. You would think that by doubling the number of members, one would also double the number of those who participate. Only during time of conflict do we get great numbers of participation, then only briefly. I still beat my head against the wall to find solutions to these problems, it is not an easy thing to understand. Then I get a message that tells me I am rambling, and beginning to look like a fool. I guess it is welcome to the real world time again, I always ramble, and have been a bonafide fool for years!!!
Take care!!!
Andy