Chicago Classic pattern Championships...create an event at your club!

Classic pattern is clearly on the minds of more and more pilots and based on the reception we received in Chicago, I encourage you to consider sponsoring an event at your club in 2010 or in 2011. To assist you in your efforts I am creating a "Classic Contest in a box" which is a collection of electronic files or templates designed to put you in position to run an enjoyable and successful event.

The "Classic Contest in a box" will include:

- Event Flyer Template or I will create one for you (no charge or fee!).
- Newsletter article to submit in your club newsletter (your editor is probably dieing for articles).
- Volunteer list to seek assistance within club.
- Scoring system with SPA/BPA classes pre-loaded with "k" factors.
- Basic promotion methodology.
- Free "Concours d'Elegance" plaques for Champion and Runner-up to recognize craftsmanship.

Step 1- Provide an article for your local club newsletter. See a sample of the article I submitted for the Fox Valley Aero Club newsletter. I will take this article and customize it for your newsletter, in the format the editor prefers with as little as 48 hours notice...just ask!

Step 2- Select a date.

Step 3- File the date with your AMA regional competition director. If you have never been a contest director, you can become one after completing a simple test and seek the assistance of your club contest director to be your co-CD.

Step 4- Create a thread here on RCU and Classic-PatternRC.com.

Step 5- Provide an article for your club newsletter discussing the event and volunteers needed. Don't forget to tell them that if you have at least (15) pilots and a $25 entry fee, provide them a modest lunch, provide free sodas and water, provide special plaques...you will probably break-even and may even provide a couple hundred dollar donation to the club treasury as well as reinforce your club's reputation and flying facility.

Step 6- Enjoy the experience!

Rusty Dose
Team Futaba
Promoting SPA/BPA Events around the world