It hosts one, sometimes two, festivals a year. And it contracts a juggling magazine. My, and I suspect their, frustration is that while I know there is a problem, I am not able to do anything to help. If we could get the details of the problem, then maybe we can help find a solution, even if that solution includes personal sacrifice. This leads into what I think the solution is.
People are the solution.
Let me explain what I mean by that, and also reveal my geek status by referring to the Open Source Movement. Open Source is basically the idea that if you let lots of people look at a problem, you have a better chance of finding the best solutions. You also get the benefit that people feel more involved with the organization and are usually willing to expend vast amounts of personal resources for the organization. The key here is that we need information if we are to make a meaningful contribution. Right now the membership can't help the board no matter how well intentioned we are.