[NSRCA-discussion] Toledo opinion

[mups53]

Bob whatever happens one thing that can't be denied.The members of the Weak Signal club have done everything possible to have a great show each and every year. All the factors you've mentioned are valid.  Thanks for all the efforts. Toledo has been the destination show for our sport for a ridiculously long stretch. Mike Mueller Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Bob Kane via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> Date: 3/7/20  5:13 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Toledo opinion                 Everyone needs to do what they believe is the right thing.The Toledo Show has been a great tradition in the RC hobby.  This year marks the 66th year. It has been going on longer than I have been alive. To the best of my knowledge, it is the sole remaining show of this type in the USA.The life blood of the show is attendance. Unfortunately, due to many factors, the attendance has been in a steady decline.  Aging demographics, the internet, free 2 day shipping, etc. have all undermined this type of show. It was once the place for new product announcements and for companies to show of the latest products.  As a member of the Toledo Show committee, we are always concerned about how the attendance will be.  Now we are facing a threat which we can do little about. The Toledo Show could be another victim of the Coronavirus.I will be there. Bob Kane getterflash at yahoo.comToledo Show Judging Chairman                                                                                                    On Saturday, March 7, 2020, 01:39:44 PM EST, mups53 via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:                                                                 Wow.These Events Have Been Confirmed, Postponed or Canceled Due to Coronavirus https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/coronavirus-meetings-Postponements-Cancellations-COVID-19Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone-------- Original message --------From: Stuart Chale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> Date: 3/7/20  11:05 AM  (GMT-06:00) To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Toledo opinion     More than likely 4 weeks from now the situation will be a lot      worse than it is now.  If I had to make a decision today without      availability of refunds I would not make plans to go.  It is      already too late to stop the spread in the US.  We missed that      boat (or cruise ship) a couple of weeks ago.  You will likely see      many more cases reported daily especially as testing becomes more      available.  Right now many "maybe" patients are not being tested.       I am an ED doc in NY and I do not have direct control who gets      testing right now.  Likely to change as tests become more widely      available in the next week or two.  In my mind the big "if" for      this virus is if it follows the same seasonal course as the Flu      which is already on the decline.  If it does then it may not get      to epidemic proportions in the US before dying out for this      season.  If it doesn't then we are likely in for significant      numbers of people getting sick and many requiring      hospitalization.          Stuart        On 3/7/2020 11:13 AM, mups53 via      NSRCA-discussion wrote:                                Guys       How many of you would          reconsider and cancel your plans of going to the Toledo RC          show based on the Coronavirus scare?       Also if you thought the          show would be compromised due to the attendance being reduced?       I'm scheduled to have a          large display. Mostly with the Gator RC portion of our          businesses.       It's on my mind as to          what I should do.      I value this lists          feedback.      If you were me what would          you do?       I'm in for the booth          space cost. The added budget to go, setup, pay the help,          provide lodging, gas, meals etc etc etc is in the neighborhood          of an added $4000.      So cut my losses or go and          expose my crew?      If the Coronavirus hype is          valid the greatest risk is to older people. That fits the          exact demographic that attends this show.       Will anyone even be          there?       I've emailed the show          organizers and asked them to consider rescheduling to an open          date in the fall. So far its a firm "the show goes on".       I respect their position.          But I have to make up my mind.      Opinions welcome.        Thanks Mike Mueller                                       Sent from my          Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone                                    _______________________________________________NSRCA-discussion mailing listNSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.orghttp://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion      _______________________________________________NSRCA-discussion mailing listNSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.orghttp://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion                            
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