Currently we are limited by our by-laws to 50 members. In 1999 we filled up, and in fact have a waiting list. Should we increase membership beyond 50 for 2000? Why? What should the limit be?

-- Anonymous, October 29, 1999

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WHY SHOULDN'T WE EXPAND MEMBERSHIP? AS LONG AS THE CURRENT MEMBERS ARE INDEED MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING (IE PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENTS)I DON'T SEE A REASON NOT TO EXPAND (MORE MEMBERSHIP FEES, MORE REVENUE). IF THE CLUB HAS A LOT OF MEMBERS NOT IN GOOD STANDING, RELEASE THOSE MEMBERS TO FREE AGENCY AND SIGN UP THE PEOPLE ON THE WAITING LIST. IF ALL 50 MEMBERS ARE IN GOOD STANDING, WHAT ARE THE CONS OF EXPANDING TO SAY 60 MEMBERS??? IS IT HARDER FOR A COURSE TO ACCOMODATE SUCH A NUMBER?? WHEN WILL WE EVER HAVE 40 PEOPLE WANTING TO PLAY ??? NEVER

-- Anonymous, October 29, 1999