KARC Membership Application
Ten little members standing in a line
One disliked the President, then there were nine.
Nine ambitious members offered to work late
One forgot the promise, then there were eight.
Eight creative members had ideas good as Heaven
One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven.
Seven loyal members got into a fix
They quarreled over programs, then there were six.
Six members remained with spirit and drive
One moved away, then there were five.
Five steadfast members wished there were more
One became indifferent, then there were four.
Four cheerful members who never disagree
'Til one complained of meetings, then there were three.
Three eager members! What do they do?
One got discouraged, then there were two.
Two lonely members, our rhyme nearly done
One took up bridge, now there was one.
One faithful member was feeling rather blue
Met another HAM and then there were two.
Two earnest members, each enrolled one more Doubling
their number, and then there were four.
Four determined members just couldn't wait
'Til each won another, and then there were eight.
Eight excited members signed up 16 more
In another six verses, they'll be a thousand twenty-four.
Author Unknown (but very clever)