December K-Factor and growth

[Chris Larson]

Tony -
Why not do as the AMA ( and a lot of clubs ) do when someone is a CD or
officer and at least buy down half ( or more ) or a DVP's next 2 years NSRCA
membership?

Also, for technical /how to articles submitted I like the idea of an NSRCA
store credit.  Give them NSRCA merchandise to advertise us even more!
Submit an article, get a shirt!

As I have stated before, the K-Factor could be a fantastic tool second only
to the NSRCA Membership itself in attracting new members.  I have some
questions re this I will send offline, Tony...

Wings Level,

Chris Larson
L & D Sales
209-274-2176 Office / Fax
209-304-0865 Cellular
  -----Original Message-----
  From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
Behalf Of tony at radiosouthrc.com
  Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 11:07 AM
  To: discussion at nsrca.org
  Subject: Re: December K-Factor and growth


  Lance:

  I think this is a good idea!  I would be for creating a pay schedule for
articles submitted, but I also think something would need to be done for the
VP's that are already submitting monthly articles.

  Not sure what the best answer here is, but I like the idea!

  Tony Stillman
  Radio South
  3702 N. Pace Blvd.
  Pensacola, FL 32505
  1-800-962-7802
  www.radiosouthrc.com
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Lance Van Nostrand
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 11:20 AM
    Subject: Re: December K-Factor and growth


    I also am very happy with the new production quality.  I remember
joining IMAA just to get the High Flight magazine.  We may be on the cusp of
getting the same kind of new members.  If we could put out a few articles
per month, and then place a few extra copies in some hobby shops, we might
get some growth.  the big hurdle is getting a few articles per month.
      I always read my KF cover to cover and know that some VPs put good
hobby tips, building stories, and stories in their columns.  Why not
separate the district management issues from this information and turn it
into an article to be placed before the district reports? I did this in the
December issue and mention of the article made the cover.  This gets the
attention of anyone looking at the cover and invites readers.  We should
also consider incentives.  Since we just saved $1000 a month in KF
production costs, let's reinvest some of that for incentives to submit
articles.  I write column every month as VP and have submitted occasional
articles because I love pattern and this whole group.  But I also submit
articles to larger magazines which pay cash if your article is accepted.
The amount paid is a sliding scale depending on the quality and alignment
with the magazines goals.  It is nice to receive a check.  It's like a gift
certificate to the local hobby shop.  Maybe we can now afford something
similar.  How about an NSRCA renewal for any article over 500 words with at
least one picture/graphic.  To get an idea of how easy this is, look again
at the December KF and my article on Battery Backup.  It is 494 words with
one graphic and fits comfortably on one page.
       I bet many people have at least half a dozen ideas that are simple
and would only need a page to describe.  If a free NSRCA renewal seems
scary, how about credit for NSRCA merchandise?  Hey, if this gets going
maybe some advertisers would consider sponsoring an article.

    No one has mentioned the KF as a way to grow pattern, but maybe we are
not leveraging a key asset.  What do you think?

    --Lance
      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Derek Koopowitz
      To: discussion at nsrca.org
      Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:47 AM
      Subject: Re: December K-Factor


      Wait until you see the cover of the January issue.  :)

      BTW, our goal is to improve and I think we've accomplished that with
the 1st issue under the new publisher.  It can only get better from here as
we move forward and find out exactly what we can/cannot do within the
constraints of our budget.  I would still like to solicit input/articles
from everyone if they have construction articles, how-to's, flying tips,
judging tips, etc.  Everyone benefits from this type of article... I used to
love reading those articles in the "old" K-Factors of the mid 90's -
articles from Verne K. and Bob Richards especially.

      Let's see if we can pressure Don S. to write some articles... ;)


      -----Original Message-----
      From: Wayne Galligan
      Sent: Dec 17, 2004 8:13 AM
      To: discussion at nsrca.org
      Subject: Re: December K-Factor


      This has got to be the best K-Factor that I have seen since receiving
them.  Even the airplane on the front page looks good after I realized it
was there.
      ;-)'
      Nice articles like should be in this type of mag.   The clarity and
neatness of the layout is exceptional.
      WG

        ----- Original Message -----
        From: Ed Hartley
        To: A NSRCA Mail List
        Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:11 PM
        Subject: December K-Factor


        Hello All,

        The December K-Factor is now on line. It is about 4.5 meg in size.

        Best,
        Ed Hartley
        roho2 at rcpattern.com
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