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features. And what does it all mean for
you, the member?
It means more and better-organized
information literally at your fingertips. It
means a new emphasis on social media,
such as Facebook, Twitter, and AMA TV,
which is AMA’s growing library of both
HQ- and member-produced videos.
The improved site will feature
sections that illustrate answers and
success stories relating to common
member and club challenges. You’ll also
have access to “out-take” photos that MA
has commissioned but never printed.
Unlike our magazine, our Web site has
the capacity for an unlimited amount of
words and images.
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Coming soon should be improvements
in online sanctioning, a special
government-relations area outlining our
advocacy on your behalf, details of indepth
partnerships with other aviation
organizations, and a cavalcade of “history
moments” in aeromodeling to celebrate
our 75th year.
In addition, there is even the possibility
of a “mobile” version of our Web site. I’m
not fully sure what that is, but I’m told
that it’s the future in Internet applications.
Stay tuned! In the meantime, send us your
flying stories, your club successes, and
opinions about our growing Web presence.
Electronically, of course. MA
ringing Modelers Together. I’m
sure you’ve heard that AMA
slogan before. I’m pleased to
announce that we have launched a
newly designed Web site that will do that
better than ever. As the kids say, “check it
out” at www.modelaircraft.org.
Electronic communications are
cheaper, faster, and, often, better. Our
Web site is the hub for all sorts of
opportunities for information and
interaction. It is a wonderful AMA
membership service and value. It is also
quickly becoming a window on all things
in aeromodeling, or what the IT
(Information Technology) folks call a
“portal.”
What’s different besides all the nice
colors and pictures? Your Web site has
become more than a dry manual of
information. It’s now driven much more
by stories, photos, and interviews that
make it read more like a multifaceted
publication.
While we’re always trying to improve
on the status quo, this new Web site is
easier to navigate. You asked for a better
search function, and now we have a
customized, Google-driven site search
engine.
The “back-end architecture” has been
upgraded so that your Web site experience
will be faster. Programs and membership
benefits are no longer buried. The
“Documents” section has been reordered
with specific disciplines in mind. And the
home page is much more friendly to
“newbies” and first-timers to our hobby
and the Academy.
Those are just some of the new
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Joyce Hager was recently appointed
Interim Executive Director.
A new AMA Web site means more
and better-organized information
literally at your fingertips
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