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What do you think about... Events, Shows & Meetings Forum?

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

What do you think about... Events, Shows & Meetings Forum?

Posted by David Voss on Thursday, July 1, 2004 12:16 AM

I was thinking... Tongue [:P]

Tongue [:P]

Take a look at the following set of posts -- these are spread out among various forums, but does anyone else see a common theme here?

Newark meet next month
IPMS Manila, Philippines
North East Texas Modelers
To all Gauteng modelers
midland model expo 23rd may
Aussie Modellers
Korean International Modelers Assoc. Meet
To all Filipino Modelers
monthly meets in the uk

What's the opinions about revamping or redefining the "Community Announcements" forum (does it serve a useful purpose for anyone?) and making a forum dedicated to discussions about upcoming shows, meets, conventions, member get-togethers, etc. -- for people who may want to see who else is planning on attending, discuss details about the event, perhaps meeting up in person. This forum could also become home for the national/regional threads which have been popping up.

I'm just thinking the General board swallows up the shows, meets, convention topics really quickly -- and they're not really "announcements".

Would creating a forum for these types of posts help in the promotion of events within the modeling community?

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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emjaetee

Member since
March 2004
From: Somewhere between near and far

Posted by emjaetee on Thursday, July 1, 2004 12:56 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by David Voss

I was thinking...

Would creating a forum for these types of posts help in the promotion of events within the modeling community?

i really believe it would... i mean, a different board dedicated for those types of discussions would really help.... as you've mentioned, national/regional threads just keeep on popping up... Smile [:)]

Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 1:01 AM

QUOTE: [i]
Would creating a forum for these types of posts help in the promotion of events within the modeling community?

[bDavid Voss][/b],

Yes. What would you call it?

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roadkill_275

Member since
September 2003
From: North East Texas

Posted by roadkill_275 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 1:53 AM

The reason I posted mine in two places was because I didn't think anyone would see it in just one place. I've posted it once before in one place and it didn't even get looked at. So I put it in two places. At least this time I got a response from a former Texas modeler who now lives overseas. Ah well.

Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 2:34 AM

Bow [bow]

YES.......Dave...........most assuredly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
qui
yeah
affirmative
please

something like.......Community Events, Shows, & Meetings......???????????

i know Northern Ireland is small (6 counties) but, geeeeessshhhhhh........i cant' be the only plastic-fanatic hereabouts........... Confused [%-)]

Confused [%-)]

.......i know they're out there.......hiding Shy [8)]

Shy [8)]

roadkill........i sure do miss the shows/contests circuit from Dallas/Ft. Worth down to Houston.......what a great modelling state Texas was & is Cowboy [C):-)]

Cowboy [C):-)]

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Thursday, July 1, 2004 3:04 AM

Good idea, Dave.

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 5:57 AM

Superb thinking Dave. What you wanna call it?

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 1, 2004 7:38 AM

Dave,

Go for it!

Richard

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shrikes

Member since
November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Thursday, July 1, 2004 8:48 AM

You've got my vote, Dave! Thumbs Up [tup]

Thumbs Up [tup]

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, July 1, 2004 10:39 AM

great idea dave.

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Thursday, July 1, 2004 10:52 AM

Sounds good to me Dave. Maybe one day something could pop up on it around these parts.

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Thursday, July 1, 2004 11:14 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by cirikili
something like.......Community Events, Shows, & Meetings......???????????

It is a good question... what would we call it?

The intention is to help get modelers together. Be it at events, conventions, shows, swap meets, meetings, contests, competitions, regional gatherings, clubs or even smaller, informal get togethers like a trip to a museum, air show, etc.

QUOTE: Originally posted by lizardqing
Sounds good to me Dave. Maybe one day something could pop up on it around these parts.

Shindigs & Backyard BBQ's. Wink [;)]

Wink [;)]

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David Voss

Member since
December 2002
From: Waukesha, WI

Posted by David Voss on Thursday, July 1, 2004 1:03 PM

A community service reminder...

If you're hosting or know of an upcoming event, make sure it's listed in the FineScale Modeler Events section!

Same for clubs, organizations, etc. -- if you belong to or know of a club, make sure it's listed in the FineScale Modeler Clubs section!

David Voss Senior Web Developer Kalmbach Publishing Co. Join me on the FSM Map

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, July 1, 2004 6:50 PM

Doesn't that fit in General Discussion, Off Topic, or even Community Announcements? Are you reinventing the wheel? or is it you're just calling a wheel a tire?

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 2, 2004 7:27 AM

Very good idea David. Thumbs Up [tup]

Thumbs Up [tup]

Thumbs Up [tup]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 2, 2004 1:36 PM

It's very important to get your event into the online Events calendar. We're feeding the Coming Events column in the magazine from the website calendar's database, so we want all the input going there. It's also important to get it in as soon as possible--even if it's a year out.

If you put it in the calendar less than 4 months from the date of the event, it probably won't get listed in the magazine. If you enter it early, it may appear in Coming Events in two or even three issues.

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Saturday, July 3, 2004 12:51 PM

Great idea, cheers David.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Saturday, July 3, 2004 12:53 PM

i missed the midland model expo post, would have gone to that too.
that shows the need for this thread alright.
Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Saturday, July 3, 2004 1:16 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by David Voss

Shindigs & Backyard BBQ's.

There's an idea. An annual FSM BBQ and Beer Fest! Cool [8D]

Cool [8D]

Tongue [:P]

The idea about an events catagory sounds like a great idea.

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seanrgb4

Member since
May 2004
From: UK er the 3rd world

Posted by seanrgb4 on Saturday, July 3, 2004 1:20 PM

sounds good to me is david buying the beers i'l supply the sausages

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South Aussie

Member since
August 2003
From: South Australia

Posted by South Aussie on Sunday, July 4, 2004 3:20 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by David Voss

I was thinking...

What's the opinions about revamping or redefining the "Community Announcements" forum (does it serve a useful purpose for anyone?) and making a forum dedicated to discussions about upcoming shows, meets, conventions, member get-togethers, etc. -- for people who may want to see who else is planning on attending, discuss details about the event, perhaps meeting up in person. This forum could also become home for the national/regional threads which have been popping up.

I'm just thinking the General board swallows up the shows, meets, convention topics really quickly -- and they're not really "announcements".

Would creating a forum for these types of posts help in the promotion of events within the modeling community?

Thumbs Up [tup]

Thumbs Up [tup]

Definately got my vote for this.

Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.

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M1abramsRules

Member since
June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Monday, July 5, 2004 4:30 PM

YES!!! great idea, I would definately be in favor!!!!

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