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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>OK, can't resist putting in my .02
now...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>A couple things have already been
pointed out if the K-Factor is put online, I believe even with a limited paper
copy or Computer Disc media will be a step in the wrong
direction...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>1) Advertising Revenue may be
reduced. Advertisers count on getting the biggest bang for the buck.
So when I hand my copy of the K-Factor to another club member they are
happy. I have done this on many occasions. Even let loose of a buyers guide to
an interested party. It's about $$$ Vs getting the ad in front of as many people
as possible. If you think the on-line guide will get the word out, take another
look at the NSRCA counter and analyze by the number of different hits (Read as
don't count anyone that looks twice).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>2) I was talking with Mike Dunphy at
the D3 Contest this weekend about my experience in trying to find out about
Pattern. I went to a contest in the mid 80's and knew it was out there
somewhere. In late 1999 I decided to start...It took 6 months to figure out how
to find anyone with any knowledge about pattern. I visited local clubs and no
one knew anything. It was very surprising to me that there is a sport that I was
aware existed and yet 2 R/C Clubs didn't know what pattern was and not one
mentioned anything about the NSRCA. I subscribed to the RCM and read the AMA
magazines and still couldn't connect NSRCA to Pattern. After getting a tip, I
finally got in contact with Tom Weedon who pointed me to a couple of Gent's
about 2 1/2 hours from my house. They helped me out but, I've continued to
struggle with getting a plane reliable enough to feel good about traveling to a
contest (not to mention a few personal issues that pretty much took over
for the past year or so). I plan on getting out there next year and getting to
the contests...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>3) Ever wonder how many people actually
touch the K-Factor on it's way to our house. Sure postal workers are
busy and probably don't read them on break. However, I would bet a few in
the postal service are also in the AMA and I would bet the covers catch their
attention, just one example...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Long winded I know, sorry...However,
We need a hard copy K-Factor out there. I would highly recommend a subscription
to non-members for revenue. If it cost $1.00 per extra copy to print, then
charge $1.50 and push them in hobby stores and events like Toledo. We must get
the word out to grow. We can't accept the fact that people can't find the NSRCA.
We must brainstorm on how to be effective and utilize the K-Factor to its
fullest. Push the subscriptions and that will mean more advertising income as
well as revenue from subscriptions at the stand. Even Non-NSRCA Subscribers
should be welcome. </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Not an easy
task, but well worth the pain! To be successful, we must be on time every time.
The K-Factor should be planned out three months ahead of time not the month
before. (Brian, this isn't a dig against you. I believe it's the system that's
broke not an individual).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>If the K-Factor is a trade secret magazine
then lets go on-line and CDR. From my experience the K-Factor is on the top of
the list of a best kept secrets. I'm speaking from personal experience. We must
discuss ways to reverse this trend. The current thread will nail the casket
shut...Newsletters are in a separate class and should not be compared to the
NSRCA magazine....</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Flame suit on!!!!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>Larry Diamond</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>NSRCA 3083</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff>AMA 5024</FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=PatternFlyer@msn.com href="mailto:PatternFlyer@msn.com">Ihncheol
Park</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 29, 2002 10:07
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: K-Factor vision of the
future.</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>Well, I like the idea
of using CDRs for mailing. The media costs are lower than
printing.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002>I have no idea how many copies of
K-Factors are mailed each month. However, NSRCA will need a CD Copier
(writer) that is capable of at least 5 copies at once. The price
for these drive are well above $260.00 each. Then, those CD writers do
not last very long due to high volume of writing.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002>Maybe someone has to figure out how much
would it cost first for</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002>1. Printing K-Factors
(current)</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002>2. Using CD-R with duplicator(s)
Always need a back up drive(s). Meantime failure of drives need to
be considered.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>Both above also need to
include postage. CDs are fragile, so there has to be cardboard
covers.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002></SPAN><SPAN
class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>I also saw another
member's post about doubling the membership cost. Well, Are we going to
pay more than the AMA membership fee which include subscription to Model
Avation and liability insurance? I am ok to pay higher membership for
NSRCA as long as it is less than AMA membership and the K-Factor with on-time
delivery, better information rather than the contest schedules and
results.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT
face=verdana></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>Also, why not keep the
archives of K-Factors for those who wants to look at the old issues? I
am not sure if NSRCA still has all those old issues in PDF or any type of
files.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002>NSRCA can sell the past issues in CD-Rs
(12 issues in one?). When I joined the NSRCA, I could not find any old
issues at all. If you need more hard drive space, I have a new 40G HDD
that I will donate for archive use by NSRCA.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT
face=verdana></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>I do not want to
download K-Factor from NSRCA website. Been there and tried several times
because of automatic disconnection from MSN. They just upgraded
entire software with MSN Explorer and don't have any idea about why
my MSN software is showing automatic disconnection notice. So far I
have good enough connection and don't want to spend too much ($34.00 for 3
months).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>I don't plan on going
to DSL or Cable modem at least until they are reasonably priced without
changing the monthly prices and it is also recommended to have firewall if you
have lots of information in you PC. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT
face=verdana></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>Pilot manual is a very
nice idea for new members and those who want to try Pattern. Gotta be on
the NSRCA website.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>Yeah, why isn't there
any K-Factor? I think at least something has to be posted to NSRCA
website in What's new section or at the first page?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002></SPAN><SPAN
class=586592902-30092002><FONT face=verdana>I used to subscribe more than 5
magazines, but removed all other than AMA and NSRCA!! I need something
to read!!.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=586592902-30092002><FONT
face=verdana>Ihncheol</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>