This is a fair suggestion.
Considering the amount of time dedicated, it seems reasonable. The only problem with this in a club like ours, is where do you draw the line without upsetting other volunteers.
By far, I have donated more time, effort and money that anyone else, yet would not consider taking a free membership. Others, such as John Werner, have put in tremendous hard work and time, and he pays for membership.
Another concern, is that other instructors have not made the same effort. For example, I don't think Jack Humphreys, one of TEMAC's instructors, has really conributed much time at all this past season. My son Adam has helped a bit, mostly by testing already accomplished flyers and awarding wings and certificates. André Wedseltoft, on the other hand, has contributed many hours, several times a week, to teach others to fly RC, and he travels the furthest.
Not everyone deserves a free membership. While I think, for example, that André deserves at least a free membership, if not more, for his services to the club, it has to be presented in a way that will seem fair to all.
I need to think about this.
Perhaps TEMAC can compensate André for his expenses (gasoline, etc) for coming to instruct, equal to the amount of an annual membership cost.
One way or the other, I acknowledge that André's instructing is crucial to the club. If there is no serious objection, I will arrange something fair.
Michael