People just aren't joiners anymore, I don't know why.
You are on to something here. This sounds like our HS situation.
Attendance at football games and such is really lacking. The stands are empty except for the parents of the players and a set group of kids that will always show up. WHY? Because there are so many other forms of entertanment in our area.
We are up against hunting and fishing (BIG TIME) premier soccer,
fall ball and then, you have a lot of kids working or generally into their own thing. Student Council is almost devoid of boys and
those that are active tend to be the same members of ALL the orgs. which is really spreading it thin.
I've taked to my son and his friends and it seems that nobody wants to "sit the bench" anymore-but then I can't really blame them. If it isn't fun, they won't participate if nobody participates, it isn't fun... Catch 22.
I think some take this attitude with them into college. As Greeks, we are also up against competition for the dollar and I do think this has more to do with it than we've discussed on the boards.
I don't know what you can do, but I hope you find an answer or some inspiration. Seems like you've really tried...