We should not confuse the right to comment/complain/question the running of any organisation as moaning or someone having a chip on their shoulder. Everyone has the right to question and to stimulate healthy debate.
Although it is true to say that the way a club member highlighted issues last year may not have been supported by a lot of members the actual issues raised were heavily supported by Helicopter Club members.
Having been established over 30 years ago perhaps the club should put out a questionnaire to all its members to establish what they all think. A few well worded questions could be included with any future committee election ballot forms and with pre paid envelopes included could ensure a full response.