One of the things that has been overlooked in this conversation is workload! Running a club is a lot of work and many people don't appreciate the amount of time and effort that goes into running a club. Our club has a maximum member limit because it is a work load issue. I didn't retire to take on another full time job so you can have fun!! The percentage of people willing to help a club compared to the number of people who want join a club is disproportionately low. Now add on top of that the prima donnas that think you should be scolded or reprimanded for some imaginary infraction and you begin to understand why a club will become selective with their membership.
This thread started by one individual who is willing to complain about not getting her way, yet no where was it mentioned that this lady went to the club leader and asked what she could do to help. Yet she expects the leader to jump through hoops to accommodate her and has increased the leaders workload by now having to respond to a complaint and defend the club's position to "management". The attitude that "I'm so specials" is rampant in The Villages. I only want people with an "attitude of gratitude" to join my club. Those with an entitlement attitude don't last long.
My two cents!
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