Am I being cynical by thinking that with membership down into the 20 + thousands, AGB perhaps have recognised that the writing is on the wall and they have to change. At 33 minutes AGB are looking to collaborate with others in the name of retention and offering a speedy delivery of service to its clients, by offering other alternatives to target archery locally.
It is a matter of survival, not I suspect by choice, though it is a choice that I am delighted and that "I suspect" it is being forced to take.
Perhaps covid has become a real deal breaker and will in the cold light of day deliver a better archery experience for all participants in the future. I only wonder where AGB´s stance will be on renumeration? By collaborating with others and AGB`s position to offer its umbrella, will it expect another income source from those collaborating?
44 min and AGB are looking to address anniversary date, social and possible competitive membership structures and costs. The current structure was developed in the 50`s, covid seemingly is forcing AGB´s hand.
At 49 minutes,they cover shooting from home, Neil Armtiage seemed to imply that AGB insurance does not cover people shooting from home. But they were talking to the insurance companies about a temporary cover during lockdown or other similar situations.
A pity similar discussions were not held in relation to the validity of insurance cover, whilst other association members were present on clubs grounds. A seemingly much safer risk and place to shoot than someones back yard?
It is good to see that AGB have had fruitful meetings on survival over the summer and I believe a much stronger flexible system will come from this, I wish them every success in their objectives that were discussed.