I left EPC many years ago when I knew of members money being wasted by a board member to pay for "expenses". Eating out and drinking fine beverages on the members money instantly made me want to resign my membership.
I left several years ago, I had a low membership number. As a non golfer I couldn't justify paying for what was becoming primarily a golf club membership card. Most restaurants now take Platinum over E/APC and the value of Platinum far outweighs APC in both cost and outlets.
Members have very little control on what the funds are spent on and the clubs finances are certainly not transparent.
J