Re: Indoor site to be built

From: <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: 27 Nov 2014 06:44:53 -0800

It's a great idea, Manuel.

I'm sure you'd find many willing to donate within their means.
But where would you put it?

West Coast wouldn't help me, nor would East Coast.
Midwest - possibly, but depends upon the location.
Folks aren't going to drive six hours one way more than once a month.
(At least and stay married and connected to their children!)

Then you need someone to spearhead it, who has the right skills.
I know enough about myself that I am not that person.
I can lead but I don't have the marketing skills nor any experience in raising funds.
This would be a full time job until it is built, of which I already arguably have two (job/family).

Then there is the building the club around the site piece, which is another set of skills.
Having been in a club that imploded due to incredible lack of leadership, keeping them going isn't easy.
One bad apple is all it takes to turn it toxic.

I am not at all trying to be dismissive, throw water on the flames, whatever. I'd support this effort as much as I could. Just pointing out obstacles in the path to success - I'm pretty sure the Field of Dreams, build it and they will come thing will not work, even if it results in a purpose-built indoor flying facility. There is more required, a lot more.

Regards.
Mike Kirda
Received on Thu Nov 27 2014 - 06:44:53 CET