As you state "Clearly no-one else wants to hold a position where numerous people with nothing better to do will just abuse them from day one."

Tell us why does anyone do it then? I'm pretty sure there will be interest in the future to give relief to those who have been enduring such hardship.

You also state that: "You can carry on fighting it out amongst yourselves. Or of course you can stop."

Those are not the words of a caring leader sir. and may just be in violation of the very constitution you refer to and against the very PURPOSE of the club.

ARTICLE THREE: PURPOSE
A) The purposes of this organization are to promote a closer relationship and good will among the members of the Club, to encourage the study of gaming chips and tokens by the acquisition and study of all types of gaming exonumia, to assist new collectors and to encourage others in the study of gaming exonumia, to protect the integrity of the hobby and to maintain close liaison with other historical and numismatic associations.