I agree that "movers and shakers do not need a "prestige and respect club" to get their work done" and I have emphasized "need" because I believe the driving force isn't a need, but is a want for the common things that come with societies, communities, and groups -- recognition, validation, and acceptance for their contribution, effort, energy and regard.

It doesn't matter what you are worth you will always want those things, not because you NEED them but simply because you want them.

I've seen far too many good people with good intentions and good advice needlessly get disrespected because they were: "newbies", "inarticulate", used improper grammar, or simply dared to see things in a different way.   To add insult to the injury, when it turns out that the person(s) was spot on, I see no apology, no retroactive acknowledgement, and credit for getting it right.   Sadly, I see those same people participate LESS, resulting in more potential harm coming to the community.  

I'm providing a space where those who want to do good for themselves and the community can do so, a place where their earnest efforts and energies WILL be respected, where their voice will be heard, and cogent recommendations voted on.  

From the looks of it, the club will be formed, if it is done right it will be duplicated many times over in many different ways.


 




See it as you wish, call it what you want but in the club it will be identified for what it is: 'wealth building with intelligence'.