If anything, it is counterproductive. Well, the way I read the bylaws, those who participate in any meaningful way do control the ship.
Members vote to elect the board of directors.
The board directs the staff on important issues. It is likely impossible in an industry association to please each and every member, but to circulate this type of counterproductive message does no one any good. What this association suffers from is too little participation from a broad segment of its members in the governance of the association. If the industry really wants to survive and to thrive in the next millennium, we had better be willing to put aside some of the petty differences and envision how working together will benefit all of us. Letters will be edited for length and clarity.