ORIGINAL: STLPilot
If you wish to be seriously recognized, then I need a name, first and last, AMA number, and I may request a zip code. These discussions are for AMA Business and that is where I will direct my labors.
Wondering Hoss ... why and when is any question asked to a potential AMA candidate consinder un-serious? Afterall you are by far the most outspoken voice on this forum who claims the AMA has serious issues. What would be the difference between a serious and un-serious question?
While the English language may be foreign to you, STL, it is not to most that post here. I never mentioned anything about a ".... serious and "un-serious" question." "....seriously recognized..." is my choice for answering questions.
So why are you requiring zip code, AMA number and first and last name to answer simple questions for potential and current constituents in a public forum? I could understand if this was your forum or perhaps even an "official" AMA forum, but it's just an open forum open to all interested parties who wants to take part in aeromodelling discussions and it's politics. Why all of a sudden are you changing the way public forums work by using your own set of rules to answer simple questions?
The forum was set up by RCKen and RCU for a specific purpose of answering questions pertinent to the AMA Election soon to be in progress. I was given the opportunity to participate for which I am thankful to both Ken and RCU.
OTOH I have determined that I don't have the excess time to answer questions in that specific forum from each and every individual that is not a current AMA member.
Non AMA individuals are, IMO, better served to state their questions here in the Open Forum where they can receive answers from all members. The RCU rules of the sub-forum do not allow open discussion and that is an excellent restriction for the purpose the sub-forum is designed for.
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b]Objectives
As Executive Vice President of the Academy, my objectives are :
Assist in the development of new programs, and modification of old programs, commensurate with the differences and interest levels of current and future aeromodelers, to better fit the needs of the many different individuals with the objective of enticing them to join and remain as members of AMA.[/b]
[b]Again READ the WORDS: "
As Executive Vice President ....."[/b]