THE WINDSOCK

Parents appreciate the fact that groups such as model airplane clubs take an interest in introducing their children to a new recreational activity. Parents who think you’ve done something nice for their kids can be some of the most vocal in support of what we do. When you need it, ask for their help. Town boards and town councils will stand beside you if they feel that your group has had a positive influence in offering some type of benefit to the constituents that they represent.

If a club has chosen not to do any of this, more often than not it is left standing alone in a fight to save a flying field. There’s much more to running club events than the prospect of making a few dollars for the club treasury. There are several intangible benefits that may not be evident the weekend of your event, or maybe not even in the near future. But by becoming involved in your community, what you’re banking is “good will” and you can’t put a price on that. Q