j4flyer
Member
When I first learned of the purchase of the airport at Mentone I was less than enthusiastic. This purchase meant that the PRA convention would eventually no longer be rotated throughout the U.S. as before. Over the years Ken Brock had said that to be successful, the convention had to be experienced by all members. The rotation kept up the enthusiasm. I felt the purchase benefited only members located near the venue. I was joined by many, many PRA members who learned about the purchase via word of mouth. It was a done deal before any input. Our national membership dropped nearly 50% after this action. We diverted funding from the magazine to the airport which reduced membership. I’m not certain we have recovered or ever will, nationally.
We now have many, many years to look back on the purchase. With history assisting us, what are the members thoughts today ? Was the purchase a brilliant acquisition or Stewart’s folly ?
I saw some Mentone statements on other threads and I wondered what the thoughts of others would be in today’s environment.
We now have many, many years to look back on the purchase. With history assisting us, what are the members thoughts today ? Was the purchase a brilliant acquisition or Stewart’s folly ?
I saw some Mentone statements on other threads and I wondered what the thoughts of others would be in today’s environment.