Car club questions?

If you've never been in a club before, it is fun for awhile. Then after awhile, you sometimes start to see the chinks in the armor: politics, egos, apathy, etc. In the beginning you put up with it or just ignore it because all you want is to hang with like minded people but eventually it catches up. I've belonged to Mopar specific clubs and open marque muscle car/rod clubs, some much better than others when it comes to the issues mentioned above.

As far as dues go, I have always paid dues for every club (usually around $25/yr). Most of the clubs use the money for legit reasons: website hosting, promotions (club banners, flyers, biz cards, etc.), deposits for club clothing, charitable donations, club events/food, etc. There are real costs for active/involved clubs.

As for personal involvement/time, most clubs would love for all their members to be active not only with enjoying what they have to offer but also in the execution whether it be as an officer of the club or perhaps involved with the club shows, swap meets, fundraisers, etc. The truth is that clubs are run by a small nucleus of members while the majority slack off. That's where the apathy I mentioned above comes into play. Many feel that by paying their dues, that fulfills their obligation to the club. In the end, it's what you make of it. Good luck.