Originally Posted by
franklin_m
It can't hurt. I fear that we're rapidly losing the initiative. AMA hired a new
PR firm with our dues money, and nothing in government relations blog in over a month, and media room is all about the national model aviation day / family day. One might think with these events out there, AMA would be releasing statements highlighting how the organization's rules prohibit such dangerous acts. The value in that would raising awareness of distinction between AMA members and non-AMA members. But I'm sure the
PR money is being used for something more important.
Seems to be a no win with you and the AMA and this issue. Have they done anything right in your view? They already spent money and considerable effort (and I think did pretty good job) getting the message out about safe flying. Multiple publications, in person visits at national events, interviews etc. Engaged big govt, the membership, and business partners to get involved by contacting their local pol reps and even the FAA to have our voice heard. Is your issue that they have a new
PR firm, and that you don't have a full detailed plan about what they are doing in 30 days? Have you asked your local AMA reps whats going on in your area, or maybe asked how you could be involved? What are your suggestions on moving forward, other than to complain about whats been done in the past? Do you really think that every time a negative news story comes out on quads/drones etc the AMA should issue a press release?