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TIPS FOR CLUBS

Club Corner

by Jim Wallen, AMA Insider Club Editor

In many parts of the country about this time of year, the weather is a little dicey. If you are lucky enough to hang out in the southern climates you have a long flying season. If you reside farther up north, you can be seeing snow flurries and blustery winds that are not exactly conducive to flying. Along with your building project for the winter, take the opportunity to go out and get your club involved in some community activities that you can do indoors.

Mall shows are a lot of fun and the merchandise stores love to see you there. A few volunteers, a few airplanes, a kit building display, and a working model that kids can touch are all it takes. Institute a contest that the public can vote on for the best model on display. It also ends up being a great social event for club members.

Many schools welcome a visit to have us display our “toys.” Preschool kids love to see the airplanes and get a real charge out of a “crash video.” Older kids like the more technical stuff and maybe you can arrange to fly a foamy on the school grounds or in the gym.

Arrange a visit to a local hospital to visit the kids. Watch their eyes light up as you fly a micro heli around in their room!

Don’t forget the old folks. Nursing homes and senior citizen centers are always receptive to visitors willing to entertain with a little “dog and pony show.”

In addition to promoting your club and our hobby, there is a great deal of personal satisfaction in sharing our experiences with others. Remember how intrigued YOU were when you got your first glimpse of RC? Give it a try!

Till next time … Jim. Q