Both points of view are valid - I recognize there are widely varying opinions on the matter.

For me, cat sailing is sailing, and USSA is the NGB of sailing. I'm stuck in an upsidedown position right now in that I'm spending more time and effort working for the top-level organization for sailing rather than concentrating on my club and class - I'm there because I felt like it was "my turn," and I'm glad there are term limits. I derive a lot of value from USSA but I recognize not everyone can connect those dots - and there's nothing wrong with that. That value is what made me feel like I needed to take "my turn" and because I'm in a position that allows me some free time, I get to "give back." It definitely isn't for everyone and as it happened, I got to "give back" during a particularly volatile time. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, glad a membership prescription is off the radar. Next crisis, please.