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On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 1:22:11 PM UTC-4, Bill D wrote:

As for the "greying" of the SSA, the current average age of members is
54 which is younger than it was in 1960. Surprising, at least to me,
is that roughly 15 percent are younger than 22.

Interesting demographics. Are the rest of the numbers available to SSA members?

On Jun 5, 11:50*am, son_of_flubber wrote:
On Tuesday, June 5, 2012 1:22:11 PM UTC-4, Bill D wrote:
As for the "greying" of the SSA, the current average age of members is
54 which is younger than it was in 1960. *Surprising, at least to me,
is that roughly 15 percent are younger than 22.

Interesting demographics. *Are the rest of the numbers available to SSA members?

Everything is available for the asking. The EXCOM and Growth and
Development Committee keep these numbers in mind. Probably make a
good Soaring article.

The average member age was a huge topic at the 1960 SSA annual meeting
as it has been at every one since. It seems to stay at around the
same age but it would be nice to see it a bit younger.