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Redrob · 09-04-2011, 12:03 PM

The FSC has moved mountains on a mole-hill budget. The staff and board are dedicated to making this industry successful. The Board members all have their personal businesses to run and devote their time without compensation. The FSC has the huge staff of three individuals who have taken on the government, anti-piracy, Cal-OSHA, the AHF, replacing AIM with the APHSS, and a whole lot more.

Jesus, what else do you expect from three people?

In my opinion, the real problem is not willingness or skill sets; the problem is a lack of funds and the crippling effect it has on FSC's lobbying and PR work, hiring needed staff, and building the infrastructure that a industry trade association needs to best serve its membership and tackle our many industry problems.

Me, I donate more than my annual dues every year. Also, I ask my customers to donate which they do. I know many others in our industry that go far beyond their dues to raise funds for the FSC because they too believe in the FSC mission.

The FSC dues are too low in my opinion for what we expect the FSC to accomplish. Here in Texas, our adult trade group dues are $500/month when the legislature is out of session and $1,000/month when the legislature is in session. I know the price of freedom isn't free.

Consequentially, I chuckle when I see people bitching about a $50 Industry Professional annual membership. Nobody is going to be in 100% agreement with the actions of any trade association due to the scope and diversity of its mission. That doesn't justify not being a member in my mind.

In my eyes, a lot of people bitch about the FSC just to justify their being cheap-asses in order to get a free ride on the back of the stand up individuals who do join and contribute. I notice that those that bitch the loudest have never been a member that I can recall, or, let their memberships lapse years ago; and yet, have plenty of time to criticize those who continue to try and make a difference.

In reality, for the most part, the perpetual complainers do nothing, contribute nothing, and bitch without offering meaningful alternative solutions.

Just my personal opinion......

09-04-2011, 12:03 PM
Redrob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a refrigerator box by the tracks. Posts: 4,790	The FSC has moved mountains on a mole-hill budget. The staff and board are dedicated to making this industry successful. The Board members all have their personal businesses to run and devote their time without compensation. The FSC has the huge staff of three individuals who have taken on the government, anti-piracy, Cal-OSHA, the AHF, replacing AIM with the APHSS, and a whole lot more. Jesus, what else do you expect from three people? In my opinion, the real problem is not willingness or skill sets; the problem is a lack of funds and the crippling effect it has on FSC's lobbying and PR work, hiring needed staff, and building the infrastructure that a industry trade association needs to best serve its membership and tackle our many industry problems. Me, I donate more than my annual dues every year. Also, I ask my customers to donate which they do. I know many others in our industry that go far beyond their dues to raise funds for the FSC because they too believe in the FSC mission. The FSC dues are too low in my opinion for what we expect the FSC to accomplish. Here in Texas, our adult trade group dues are $500/month when the legislature is out of session and $1,000/month when the legislature is in session. I know the price of freedom isn't free. Consequentially, I chuckle when I see people bitching about a $50 Industry Professional annual membership. Nobody is going to be in 100% agreement with the actions of any trade association due to the scope and diversity of its mission. That doesn't justify not being a member in my mind. In my eyes, a lot of people bitch about the FSC just to justify their being cheap-asses in order to get a free ride on the back of the stand up individuals who do join and contribute. I notice that those that bitch the loudest have never been a member that I can recall, or, let their memberships lapse years ago; and yet, have plenty of time to criticize those who continue to try and make a difference. In reality, for the most part, the perpetual complainers do nothing, contribute nothing, and bitch without offering meaningful alternative solutions. Just my personal opinion...... Last edited by Redrob; 09-04-2011 at 12:06 PM..