Archie - Remember what you state very well, I also remember all the negative comments made when silver strikers decided not to renew there member ship in the chippers club, it seemed then that they only wanted the dues from strikers.
And yes ONLY silver strikers can vote for matters concerning our club, why is it such a big deal, its sort of tick for tac.
I Wish the chippers club well but I hear a lot about the declining membership and not being able to get young folks to join, you folks need to find away to get new young members. We have had the same problem but seem to get new young members as are older members die off or just can't attend the functions we have.

Walt