I don't do Facebook.
Me neither, and I'm not going to start just because its the way to attract younger people. If it becomes required for all state directors and asisstants you're going to find many new positions opening up.
To Marty's point, I think the MSTA is different things to different people. To some it is only the local group, they do local rides, breakfast, meetings and other social gatherings. They rarely go to an MSTA sanctioned event, or know any members outside the local area (except maybe from other MSTA publications, website, forum, FB page). Then there are those that primarily see it as a national club and do most of their participation at events. They don't do a lot of local rides or other things (sometimes there isn't a local group, or not close enough, they're not aware or just too busy. Some members to both local and regional/national events.
Sorry to see things go down the toilet in this thread, and to hear that Jon has stepped down. I know that this has been a big job for him, and know that he's taken some grief in the past. Heck I've probably posted my share of complaints. But one thing I've always tried to do, thank people for their work, and keep in mind they are volunteers when asking for things. As Jon said offer to help, offer alternatives.
I hope we can get more participation in the forum, but from what I'm experiencing locally participation is down across the board. Weekend rides, events, social gatherings, people are either spread to thin or are just not interested in riding or the club anymore.