I'm Not sure on that question as to whether I support additional evaluation or out side criticism of "our" Club is needed.
With everything being relative your view/opinion that the club is in dire Decline is not necessarily mine or others view... It is what it is.
The Idea of money being part of the mechanism to hold a board seat doesn't sit well with me, even though those with more $$$ may gravitate to these positions it's not a requirement!! Yes it helps but it could lead to exclusion-ism...
It's a club - I like it that way.

Mega growth or the need for it isn't what all people want..
Just sayin

Gabe