"Biggest problem causing this is the members do not have a voice in the operation of the organization. Only officers get to vote. And you have to be active in a chapter to become a officer."
Yes and no. If you belong to a club, you have a National Director. He or she is the one that votes the desire if the club. If you don't give any input to your ND, then they are the ones that make the decision for you as a club member. It would be very hard for the entire membership to vote on governing the association so one per club has to do it.