$250? No association with RACWA, but I wonder why $250 and not more. If they have a cashflow issue coming up, why not put a membership fee option of say $2500 on the table to include 10 (?) hours flying time subject to aircraft availability? Payment options of monthly, weekly or quarterly. It's like a gift card for those who can afford it. Most people will use the hours and more. Some won't. There are all sorts of training courses for non-profits seeking funds as well. Name the aircraft after the big donors. The worst they can do is business as usual. Then again, maybe it's evolution at work and aero clubs have had their time.