Gatorstick wrote:A couple of months ago, a few mentioned a new "FAA" type organization or club being born. What happened to this idea? Any planning, communicating, support building or research done yet or simply a dream? I encourage all to become involved in protecting our heritage. However, actions speak louder than words so where is the action? Is the idea being worked towards or is it too much work with no support?
Actually the date the idea was first mentioned was APRIL 20th 2006. There has been some research into it and several discussions on it and it may happen yet. There has been interest expressed in it in private conversations and progress is being made. The concept is sound and the goal is clear, the discussions have revolved around what tangible benefits will be offered to members (things they can see and use) and of course funding for the club and actual costs on the tangible benefits needs more research but things are moving along.
The issues at hand currently are
(1.) a name (2.) a club web site that actually works and has useful data available, like this one here does. (3.) input as to what benefits potential members would like to have offered. suggestions so far ... are a group insurance policy which will allow more coverage of boats at a lower cost with guaranteed availability to members. a monthly news letter/magazine to provide updates on issues affecting airboats. A political action committee fund to donate to friendly officials election campaigns. a charitable donation fund for helping with special interest issues like the "kid to camp" or the "re-building of the girls airboat".
So progress is being made and once the foundation is laid out the building will begin so keep an eye on your mailboxes and keep your web browser pointed here for updates. You don't need to take time to call me an email will work just fine if the posts made are not enough information.
SKIMMIN and SLIDIN YOUR WAY SOON
Anyone who is interested or has input they would like to share be it positive or negative please feel free to email me directly at jdoneill@aol.com all comments are welcome and will viewed objectively and given the consideration they deserve. It will be a group formed "of the airboaters, by the airboaters and for the airboaters" I think I heard something like that somewhere before maybe.
I have been told that many will belong to other clubs which is fine and is encouraged ideas will always be welcome and input will be appreciated.
The only thing set right now is that all will be welcome to join and all will have a vote in what the club does and supports. The club will take stands on issues based on what the members suggest the stance should be.
Actually the date the idea was first mentioned was APRIL 20th 2006. There has been some research into it and several discussions on it and it may happen yet. There has been interest expressed in it in private conversations and progress is being made. The concept is sound and the goal is clear, the discussions have revolved around what tangible benefits will be offered to members (things they can see and use) and of course funding for the club and actual costs on the tangible benefits needs more research but things are moving along.
The issues at hand currently are
(1.) a name (2.) a club web site that actually works and has useful data available, like this one here does. (3.) input as to what benefits potential members would like to have offered. suggestions so far ... are a group insurance policy which will allow more coverage of boats at a lower cost with guaranteed availability to members. a monthly news letter/magazine to provide updates on issues affecting airboats. A political action committee fund to donate to friendly officials election campaigns. a charitable donation fund for helping with special interest issues like the "kid to camp" or the "re-building of the girls airboat".
So progress is being made and once the foundation is laid out the building will begin so keep an eye on your mailboxes and keep your web browser pointed here for updates. You don't need to take time to call me an email will work just fine if the posts made are not enough information.
SKIMMIN and SLIDIN YOUR WAY SOON
Anyone who is interested or has input they would like to share be it positive or negative please feel free to email me directly at jdoneill@aol.com all comments are welcome and will viewed objectively and given the consideration they deserve. It will be a group formed "of the airboaters, by the airboaters and for the airboaters" I think I heard something like that somewhere before maybe.
I have been told that many will belong to other clubs which is fine and is encouraged ideas will always be welcome and input will be appreciated.
The only thing set right now is that all will be welcome to join and all will have a vote in what the club does and supports. The club will take stands on issues based on what the members suggest the stance should be.