Share your ideas in a public forum. The people who laughed at your suggestions in the past will listen with newfound respect. It's obvious everyone has been too conservative in their approach. Unless a more daring approach is adopted, a time-honoured institution will come to an end. Make it your mission to attract members who were once turned away. These new participants will inject new life into the organisation. If anyone can put an end to snobbish attitudes, it's you.