Hi all. - I was looking at the MAAC schedule of events for this year, and it looks like the best dates that don't interfere with other events are:
Historical Date - 17-18 June 2006 Margaree Father's Day Fun Fly
1)
24 June 2006 - OpenCanada Weekend - 1 July 2006
Historical Date - 8 July 2006 HRCC Float Fly
Historical Date - 15 - 16 July South Shore FunFly
2)
22 July 2006 - OpenHistorical Date - 29 - 30 July 2006 GAFF
So. We should pick between the 24 June or the 22 of July. With the weekend following the Margaree too close, I would rule out that weekend. Also, if our June is wetter than normal, our field may not be in very good shape. The 8 July is usually the Hawkin's (HRCC) Float Fly day, so that day is out. The July 22 weekend is warmer and does not follow another Club's major Fun Fly, so the 22
nd would be my first choice.
What do you guys think?
Secondly, I thought of an idea that I want to run past you guys. Years ago when I rode a motorcycle, we used to have an annual Toy Ride. Entrance was a toy (new) that went to the Children's Hospital. What I propose is that instead of any entrance or "landing fee", we could do the same and charge a Toy ($10 value or whatever) for the Fun Fly. The toys would be then donated to the Children's Hospital. The club would still foot the bill for food and refreshments and operate like the W.O.W. where a can is put out and you donate whatever you like. We could call it ASRCM's (First) Annual Toy Fun Fly, and would be a way of giving back to the community.
Ideas, comments, suggestions, rhetoric, sarcasm, praise?
Dan
I would like to get a date nailed down soon so we can apply to MAAC for a sanction and have it published in the magazine and on the MAAC website as soon as possible.
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Edited - Forgot the HRCC FLoat Fly. Included a new open date! - Dan
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