Mike,

I think you make quite a few good points. The one I agree with strongest is getting club support. Thought for Dave, is there a way to motivate clubs to be nicer? I can't answer that, you will not force people to accept things they don't like. In our club there are a few that have left for other places more receptive to 3D and helis. I caught alot of flack over flying estes rockets, even within AMA guide lines. My son's third or fourth word was "airmane", he learned how to count to ten by launching rockets, and loves to drive his rc truck in the yard. Like my other post parents need to spend time with their kids, weather it's fishing, painting, or flying that is how intrest in hobbies is started and cultivated. The video games are time consumers that work great for busy parents, I am sure there are a few that play them with their kids but most do not. Cost plays in but if there is a will there is a way. I tell my wife eveything cost 20 bucks. I think she is on to me though.

Thank you to those that do try to help with kids groups and promote the hobby, but I don't think we can blame AMA.