(We printed this years ago, but it still makes some good points.)

1. Don't come to meetings.

2. If you do come, come late.

3. If the weather doesn't suit you, don't think of coming.

4. If you attend a meeting, find fault with the work of the officers and other members.

5. Never accept an office, as it is easier to criticize than to do things.

6. Never the less, feel hurt if you are not appointed to a committee, but if you are, do not attend the meeting, or arrive late.

7. If asked by the chairman to give your opinion on some matter, tell him you have nothing to say. After the meeting, tell everyone how things ought to have been done.

8. Do nothing more than absolutely necessary to retain your membership, but when members roll up their sleeves and willingly, and unselfishly use their ability to help matters along, say that the organization is run by a clique.

9. When asked to help in any capacity, say that you've done your share over the years, let the new' ones start up.

10. When a new member makes a suggestion, cut them down by saying, that we never did it that way and what right do they have to take the floor since they've just joined.

11. Complain that the new members don't take an active part or voice.

12. After the organization has died and the "old timers" are at the post-funeral coffee break, express wonderment at why and how the organization folded and then blame everyone else.