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Promotion ...One way is to have a permanent "presence" at local hobby shops and club fields.A simple flyer / poster ( standardized ) could be made ( and lamenated ) to be displayed in hobby shops around the country and at club r/c fields. Most of these places have a bullentin board of some kind. Any club that has previously hosted a regional qualifier or Championships would be ( I think ) proud to have some kind of permanent banner or poster to display at their club field.The U.S. Scale Masters used to be a very prestigous organization. It meant something very special to participate and compete. It seems that the Association is trying to be "all-things-to-all-people". It has been "watered down", diluted and dumbed down since allowing ARFs. I realize the importance of ARFs to the scale-movement, however, do ARFs represent the "best-of-the-best" in Scale-Aviation? Where's the skill in inserting a number ten screw into the canopy frame to hold it on.I would like to recommend that there be a unique trophy awarded to the winners of "Expert" and "Team" classes at all the regional qualifiers to honor craftsmanship skills as well as flying skills. Award plaques for all others but a specially designed trophy just for winners in "Expert" and "Team". Afterall, that should be the goal....to win for your building prowess as well as flying abilities.I just think there should be more attention focused on the build and craftsmanship.But I digress.Have the ( standardized ) flyer / poster made up with all the necessary info and have it available for download on this site so that anyone could have it printed and laminated ( for outdoor display ) and then post it at their local fields. This is something that everyone can help out with.In today's world of info technology there's no reason for people who fly scale models to NOT know what the Scale Masters is all about.Having and keeping a low profile is not going to improve the numbers.....Raise the profileThrough outreach and marketing.Ken Young.
What would you suggest the layout of the DB would be.See-yaMitch
Hi Mitch,Just want to say thank you for being so responsive to our nagging comments & questions ....now if only the elected Board members were as responsive
By the way, last month on the 16th, our East Coast chair - Mike Barbee asked the question, in his official thread, "why more people didn't show up to fly in the Championships?". *** there is no way for them ( or anyone ) to make a reply to the question*** .... there is no "Reply" button It's a little difficult to be "responsive" ( two-way communication ) when the thread is "locked". I'm sure that some members would like to respond to Mike's question ...but no "reply button" I suppose there's a reason.Ken.
Jeff,Why, cause the rules are in some ways easier to understand. Being a part of BOTH NASA and Scale Masters I can see why local fliers feel that way. If the Scale Masters continues not be responsive to its members, it would not suprise me to see more contests going to AMA rules. They are easier to understand, just as difficult to fly well.
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