Pitts2112
"I notice, however, that he asked the question but didn't offer any solutions. THAT'S the problem."
I have personally organised fly-outs, quiz nights, evening talks, all of which have been mentioned. And guess what, after a while you find it is the same small core of aviators who turn up. Within a year it fizzles out. The hard core are aviation lovers, who will fly anyway, most of these are owners (personally or in a group).
I was hoping to see some new ideas, and motivate us hard core into involving more to join us.