Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 181, 182

Inside View Headquarters Model/Hobby Expo Follow-up U Gary Prater Im sure know Academy staff volunteers considerable model hobby industry support mounted event International Aeromodeling Center previous feature article Model Aviation covered event some prose photos However full scope Model/Hobby Expo beyond space allocated article think some important aspects event will appreciate knowing As chairman Model/Hobby Expo advertising fund-raising subcommittee have pretty broad knowledge event developed Im also charged duty writing wrap-up report event Id like share parts What exactly Model Hobby Expo idea probably came President Dave Brown Since taking office has talking about bringing wider variety activities International Aeromodeling Center order fully utilize vast space available also bring various segments modeling community together Joyce Hager AIVIAs Executive Director asked Bob Vojslavek AMAs former Director Operations now retired living nearby come up concept event would new innovative fun Bob being natural born promoter organizer wrote proposal what thought would eventually become Grand Event weekend segments modeling industry would gather International Aeromodeling Center giant free exposition weekend hands-on opportunities visitors Executive Council reviewed Bobs concept endorsed Joyce formed planning committee Way Bob well-known modeling industry through decades leadership AMA soon phone drumming up support what continually called Grand Event what support found Ralph Warner President Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Kathleen Racine its Executive Director sought substantial financial support RCHTAs board directors event planning committee could have moved forward fast did other industry leaders also pledged support extent able expand event include free makefly-take activities youngsters huge raffle giveaway planned glorious event would expose thousands aspiring modelers joy excitement segments outdoor model/hobby/sports goal gain members Academy customers industry make unforgettable contribution positive youth development Elsewhere issue ModelAviation will find comprehensive list events sponsors Examine carefully because tells story excitement expectation modeling industry event Notice also strongly local community supported what trying Thousands flyers mailed publicize event special outreach science teachers state region Advertising aid Indiana Department Commerce Tourism Development Division placed newspapers combined total paid circulation 18 million readers Local radio stations contracted on-site broadcasts Media kits sent out radio television newspapers area prompting feature articles appear m print also obtained free public service announcements Indiana Public Radio Posters handouts sent 476 hobby shops Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri Ohio Tennessee Wisconsin cooperation hobby distributors mail-order companies 10000 flyers inserted customers purchases 400 AMA club newsletters included promotions what really becoming Grand Event As June 7-8 date event grew nearer nearer offers manpower support flowed segment modeling community Special thanks must extended ta Hoosier Kite Flyers Indiana Rocketry Association Muncie Control Liners Muncie Legend Racers Munsee Sky Chiefs Scale Ship Builders Association willing take leadership responsibility managing hands-on activities Several AMA staff members also joined volunteer pool beginning June people prizes tents equipment facilities advertising funding place ready go started rainfor days five fact Friday eve event chilly constant drizzle dampened clothing enthusiasm participants AMA Youth Bass Tournament such success tournaments will held pond near future Ominous gray clouds hung sky Saturday morning Soon let go torrents rain Nevertheless road leading Center filled incoming cars midmorning hundredsif full thousandof visitors roaming though different venues Almost 40 boats types display tent pond Kites floated sky sound model engines cut through air time rain slackened RC flying site 23 volunteer instructors across Midwest available buddy-box instruction Rockets pierced sky Delta Darts strained against wind RC cars raced around wet track people ages wore wide smiles faces trampled through deepening mud water undeterred elements undaunted enthusiasm During two-day period spite showers 186 buddy-box ffights logged 125 kites built 100 Delta Darts assembled 150 rockets built 74 Control Line aircraft assembled Because inclement weather young builders able fly creations hundreds did go home happy newfound knowledge skills event headquarters Joyce Hager presided over raffling over $7500 prizes though soaking wet day both days dutifully wore beautiful smile ray sunshine hope planned event needed much things will never forget times standing front museum heard children turn parents say dont think Im ready go home yet Children loved Grand Event However during two days kept wondering children home looking out window wishing would stop raining parents would agree bring Despite rain almost 2500 people attended Grand Event Given fact weather lousy during event days before event venues swamped water people well weather may have blessing disguise Event staff supplies stretched limit eventually ran out makefly-take models early Sunday afternoon museum store busy close December 1997 181 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Sunday sold out items wonders what would have done first nice weekend summer just like hoped everyone stayed home because rain showed up would have mobbed Now know event has very strong appeal Given strength attendance range years publicity can expect event grow largest popular region United States what does Grand Event mean AMA member club Seattle Egg Harbor does benefit interests Good question Academy perhaps first time united entire spectrum modeling interests free hands-on opportuaities aspiring modeler Through surveys done event know boaters interested airplanes people interested airplanes also interested cars garden railroads exposing great number people outdoor model/hobby/sport activities strengthen appeal Academy membership well As event grows will soon attract national attention will spark curiosity interest many people come realize outdoor model/hobby/sports fulfilling lifelong learning activities see what doing up close will realize just bunch men playing toys people types engaged activities may require skill same time allows reap benefits personal growth friendship joy Its also important note Grand Event planning committee preparing extensive documentation methodology using prepare next year have detailed job descriptions member committee list essential duties required make event smooth-running success As expertise grows can give advise become resource clubs would like mount smaller-scale event area Next years events will include expanded exhibitor area much larger makefly-take facilities clear airtime manufacturers demonstrations daily air shows boat regattas car racing 1998 Academy Model Aeronautics Outdoor Model/Hobby/Sport Grand Event will held June 13-14 Mark calendars now 4Off icer columns will rturn next month 182 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 181, 182

Inside View Headquarters Model/Hobby Expo Follow-up U Gary Prater Im sure know Academy staff volunteers considerable model hobby industry support mounted event International Aeromodeling Center previous feature article Model Aviation covered event some prose photos However full scope Model/Hobby Expo beyond space allocated article think some important aspects event will appreciate knowing As chairman Model/Hobby Expo advertising fund-raising subcommittee have pretty broad knowledge event developed Im also charged duty writing wrap-up report event Id like share parts What exactly Model Hobby Expo idea probably came President Dave Brown Since taking office has talking about bringing wider variety activities International Aeromodeling Center order fully utilize vast space available also bring various segments modeling community together Joyce Hager AIVIAs Executive Director asked Bob Vojslavek AMAs former Director Operations now retired living nearby come up concept event would new innovative fun Bob being natural born promoter organizer wrote proposal what thought would eventually become Grand Event weekend segments modeling industry would gather International Aeromodeling Center giant free exposition weekend hands-on opportunities visitors Executive Council reviewed Bobs concept endorsed Joyce formed planning committee Way Bob well-known modeling industry through decades leadership AMA soon phone drumming up support what continually called Grand Event what support found Ralph Warner President Radio Control Hobby Trade Association Kathleen Racine its Executive Director sought substantial financial support RCHTAs board directors event planning committee could have moved forward fast did other industry leaders also pledged support extent able expand event include free makefly-take activities youngsters huge raffle giveaway planned glorious event would expose thousands aspiring modelers joy excitement segments outdoor model/hobby/sports goal gain members Academy customers industry make unforgettable contribution positive youth development Elsewhere issue ModelAviation will find comprehensive list events sponsors Examine carefully because tells story excitement expectation modeling industry event Notice also strongly local community supported what trying Thousands flyers mailed publicize event special outreach science teachers state region Advertising aid Indiana Department Commerce Tourism Development Division placed newspapers combined total paid circulation 18 million readers Local radio stations contracted on-site broadcasts Media kits sent out radio television newspapers area prompting feature articles appear m print also obtained free public service announcements Indiana Public Radio Posters handouts sent 476 hobby shops Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri Ohio Tennessee Wisconsin cooperation hobby distributors mail-order companies 10000 flyers inserted customers purchases 400 AMA club newsletters included promotions what really becoming Grand Event As June 7-8 date event grew nearer nearer offers manpower support flowed segment modeling community Special thanks must extended ta Hoosier Kite Flyers Indiana Rocketry Association Muncie Control Liners Muncie Legend Racers Munsee Sky Chiefs Scale Ship Builders Association willing take leadership responsibility managing hands-on activities Several AMA staff members also joined volunteer pool beginning June people prizes tents equipment facilities advertising funding place ready go started rainfor days five fact Friday eve event chilly constant drizzle dampened clothing enthusiasm participants AMA Youth Bass Tournament such success tournaments will held pond near future Ominous gray clouds hung sky Saturday morning Soon let go torrents rain Nevertheless road leading Center filled incoming cars midmorning hundredsif full thousandof visitors roaming though different venues Almost 40 boats types display tent pond Kites floated sky sound model engines cut through air time rain slackened RC flying site 23 volunteer instructors across Midwest available buddy-box instruction Rockets pierced sky Delta Darts strained against wind RC cars raced around wet track people ages wore wide smiles faces trampled through deepening mud water undeterred elements undaunted enthusiasm During two-day period spite showers 186 buddy-box ffights logged 125 kites built 100 Delta Darts assembled 150 rockets built 74 Control Line aircraft assembled Because inclement weather young builders able fly creations hundreds did go home happy newfound knowledge skills event headquarters Joyce Hager presided over raffling over $7500 prizes though soaking wet day both days dutifully wore beautiful smile ray sunshine hope planned event needed much things will never forget times standing front museum heard children turn parents say dont think Im ready go home yet Children loved Grand Event However during two days kept wondering children home looking out window wishing would stop raining parents would agree bring Despite rain almost 2500 people attended Grand Event Given fact weather lousy during event days before event venues swamped water people well weather may have blessing disguise Event staff supplies stretched limit eventually ran out makefly-take models early Sunday afternoon museum store busy close December 1997 181 Academy Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 Sunday sold out items wonders what would have done first nice weekend summer just like hoped everyone stayed home because rain showed up would have mobbed Now know event has very strong appeal Given strength attendance range years publicity can expect event grow largest popular region United States what does Grand Event mean AMA member club Seattle Egg Harbor does benefit interests Good question Academy perhaps first time united entire spectrum modeling interests free hands-on opportuaities aspiring modeler Through surveys done event know boaters interested airplanes people interested airplanes also interested cars garden railroads exposing great number people outdoor model/hobby/sport activities strengthen appeal Academy membership well As event grows will soon attract national attention will spark curiosity interest many people come realize outdoor model/hobby/sports fulfilling lifelong learning activities see what doing up close will realize just bunch men playing toys people types engaged activities may require skill same time allows reap benefits personal growth friendship joy Its also important note Grand Event planning committee preparing extensive documentation methodology using prepare next year have detailed job descriptions member committee list essential duties required make event smooth-running success As expertise grows can give advise become resource clubs would like mount smaller-scale event area Next years events will include expanded exhibitor area much larger makefly-take facilities clear airtime manufacturers demonstrations daily air shows boat regattas car racing 1998 Academy Model Aeronautics Outdoor Model/Hobby/Sport Grand Event will held June 13-14 Mark calendars now 4Off icer columns will rturn next month 182 Model Aviation