Tankertrashnav:
"I'm emailing the club secretary with a link to this thread, with a request that he also points it out to the member of the board of trustees who authored the report in the newsletter".
Do let us know if you get a response. I think the emotions - pro and co - regarding the Club's policies etc have got a good airing on this forum and perhaps will be a "true" wake up call for the administration - if they are prepared to read it.