local car club problems

Two local clubs who sponser a variety of events have had a shake-up as of late. Seems these two clubs are losing members at an alarming rate. One club I have experience with claims to want new blood in certain areas. Why is it when someone invests their time and money into a club for years they are rewarded by being phased out? Yes new blood would bring new ideas, but if something is working why try to fix it? Could it be an ego problem with newly elected club officers? Time will tell. I think it's a sad commentary on where local car clubs are headed.