So how would you choose which applications to accept?
First come, first served?
So only people around now can be involved in the chapter? That seems
like a really bad idea... if you want to keep the chapter running for
a long time you need a constant influx of new people.
If there's a limited number of people, then the only real way to do
it is for it to be first come first serve - with places becoming
available when people leave. Otherwise you end up keeping slots free
that you may never use (and turning away useful people). So it's best
not to limit it, and if you get a good application, accept it.
Mike