This is kind of confusing. I think the previous poll was easier to understand, explained the issue better.
This is the issue, though – people are apathetic and don’t respond. If we had a formal membership structure, we’d have to chase after them and demand they respond. At least up until a quorum (although actually, in our present bylaws, the only thing they need to do is show up for one meeting, and vote – and it’s whoever shows up. So if just one person shows up – that’s a quorum.)