Work their asses off? What board member is working their ass off? None, I have yet to see a board member do more for bitcoins than me or any other bitcoiner. It is a sham, and you are caught in it.
Did you see the long legal letter that was sent to California in response to the claim that the Foundation was being a money transmitter? That was at least public. Other than that, their members are flying all over the place, meeting with groups and politicians. That you don't really hear about. But they are working their asses off.