Input has been requested, here is a start.

Red S.
AMA 951
Leader Member
District V


----- Original Message -----
From: "Red Scholefield" <[email protected]>
To: "Sandy Frank" <[email protected]>; "Richard Hanson" <[email protected]>; "Doug Holland" <[email protected]>; "Dave Mathewson" <[email protected]>; "Dave Brown" <[email protected]>; "Charlie Bauer" <[email protected]>; "Bruce Nelson" <[email protected]>; "Bob Brown" <[email protected]>; "Bliss Teague" <[email protected]>; "bill oberdieck" <[email protected]>; "Tony Stillman" <[email protected]>; "Andy Argenio" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 12:46 PM
Subject: Fw: [D8-L] Seeking input...


> EC members,
>
> It might be time to relook at the Model Aviation issue again. If one
> believes what he sees on the internet forums there are a number of AMA
> members (note I didn't say modelers) that are not interested in getting
> Model Aviation as part of their membership benefits. To this end is there
> any cost benefit for the AMA to make receipt of the magazine optional with
> some modest reduction in dues for those that don't want it? Can we meet our
> obligation as a non-profit organization where I understand a newsletter must
> be published by simply publishing a news letter on the AMA web site? ARF's
> and Park Flyers bring a whole new market to the AMA, while a modeler
> wouldn't consider his hobby complete without his monthly MA magazine we have
> to address the "new" market and not force on them something that they don't
> perceive as worth while. While my gut feel is that few would opt out of
> getting MA, at least we give the impression that we are not forcing anything
> on anyone that doesn't want it. We somehow have got to change the perception
> that AMA membership is being forced on people just so they can fly. Making
> MA optional would be a step, albeit probably a tiny one, in that direction.
> Even if it is a wash cost wise, it would be worth it to give it a try again.
>
> My best regards to the "new and improved" Executive Council for 2005.
>
> C. L. "Red" Scholefield
> AMA 951
> Leader Member
> District V
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr.Sandy Frank" <[email protected]>
> To: "AMA D-8 Modeling List" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:52 PM
> Subject: [D8-L] Seeking input...
>
>
> >
> > Hello, D8 list and others,
>
> > the AMA EC (Board of Directors) will be working on short term as well as
> long term goals...
> > for the organization...along with HOW to accomplish those goals... !!
> >
> > I am seeking YOUR input as to this Long Range/Strategic Planning
> Meeting...
> >
> > Please contact me DIRECTLY and PERSONALLY via email at:
> >
> > [email protected]
> >
> > Please do not post your input on this or any other internet lists or
> groups...
> >
> > ( they very well might not be seen.................)
> >
> > I am seeking YOUR INPUT.... not a discussion or arguement or flame WAR
> >>>
> >
> > PLEASE SEND to me YOUR INPUT directly and personally...
> >
> >
> > Best regards.
> >
> > Dr.Sandy Frank
> > [email protected]
> > 2004-12-02