Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1993 12:24:03 -1000 From: wjon@okcforum.osrhe.edu (Jon Wagner) Message-Id: Organization: Okcforum Unix Users Group Subject: Growth of Kiting -- Public Involvement I have been downloading most of the articles on rec.kites and faxing them to the vice-president of our local kite club here in Oklahoma. Some I have been remai ling on to Brooks Lefler, for his perusal. Our VP wrote me with a response that she has asked that I post here on rec.kites. most of the typos are mine, but I have not edited this post in any way! thanks To insure that kiting in general continues to grow, there has to be a way found to get more spectators to watch. The use of media in any form is a good way to attract new people. Another way is through fun flys, events with no competition. People enjoy seeing the sky filled with kites (single-lines and stunt kites alike). An event near where I live had a good turnout of spectators because the media coverage and the large single-line kites. Once they got to the field, many saw the stunt kites and were intrigued. There were a lot of questionsof how the stunters were flown and where they could be purchased. Kids and adults alike enjoyed the free show. While the kids were there, they were shown how to build a sled kite. It is quite a sight to see between 80 to 80 kids flying a sled kite at the same time. The sky was filled with them and there was many comments made on how neat it was to seettmny kits the air at one time. Also, there was approximatly a 20 423936ncrease in attendance by kytefliers of the local kite club (OKLAHOMA KITERS ASSOCIATION). Being the Vice President of the Oklahoma Kiters Association has brought me into contact with a lot of interesting people. I have enjoyed the conversations with these individuals and wish to cintinue having them. One of these individuals has been downloading information fro rec.kites newsgroups, and I have enjoyed reading some of the information that I have received but some of the comments are alittle farfetched from what the subject line has asked for. I'm not asking you to change your style of writing but would like to see more to the point coversations about the subject at hand. In my reading, I have found new insights into the common problems felt throughout the kiting community. It is time to quit arguing about the rules and regulations, and get busy finding new ways to encourage public involvement. I believe in putting words into action. I have held office for about 3 months and in that time organized a number of small flys for the kitefliers to attend. It has been very difficult to do but have found many willing volunteers for several of the projects. It is something I do for the love of kites and will continue to do the best I can. I have competed and volunteered to judge competition. The most fun I have had i when I fly for personal relaxation and fun. Vand "Kite Lady" Cole retyped and posted by wjon@okcforum.osrhe.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1993 14:43:58 -1000 From: dbell@lobby.ti.com (Dick Bell) Message-Id: <930720184358@dbell.dseg.ti.com> Organization: Texas Instruments Inc Subject: Re: Growth of Kiting -- Public Involvement In article wjon@okcforum.osrhe.edu (Jon Wagner) writes: >> I have been downloading most of the articles on rec.kites and faxing them to the >> vice-president of our local kite club here in Oklahoma. Some I have been remai >> ling on to Brooks Lefler, for his perusal. Our VP wrote me with a response that >> she has asked that I post here on rec.kites. most of the typos are mine, but I have not edited this post in any way! thanks >> >> To insure that kiting in general continues to >> grow, there has to be a way found to get more >> spectators to watch. The use of media in any form >> is a good way to attract new people. Another way is >> through fun flys, events with no competition. >> People enjoy seeing the sky filled with kites >> (single-lines and stunt kites alike). An event near >> where I live had a good turnout of spectators >> because the media coverage and the large single-line >> kites. Once they got to the field, many saw the >> stunt kites and were intrigued. There were a lot of >> questionsof how the stunters were flown and where >> they could be purchased. Kids and adults alike >> enjoyed the free show. While the kids were there, >> they were shown how to build a sled kite. It is >> quite a sight to see between 80 to 80 kids flying a >> sled kite at the same time. The sky was filled with >> them and there was many comments made on how neat it >> was to seettmny kits the air at one time. Also, >> there was approximatly a 20 423936ncrease in attendance >> by kytefliers of the local kite club (OKLAHOMA >> KITERS ASSOCIATION). >> Being the Vice President of the Oklahoma Kiters >> Association has brought me into contact with a lot >> of interesting people. I have enjoyed the >> conversations with these individuals and wish to >> cintinue having them. One of these individuals has >> been downloading information fro rec.kites >> newsgroups, and I have enjoyed reading some of the >> information that I have received but some of the >> comments are alittle farfetched from what the >> subject line has asked for. I'm not asking you to >> change your style of writing but would like to see >> more to the point coversations about the subject at >> hand. In my reading, I have found new insights into >> the common problems felt throughout the kiting >> community. >> It is time to quit arguing about the rules and >> regulations, and get busy finding new ways to >> encourage public involvement. I believe in putting >> words into action. I have held office for about 3 >> months and in that time organized a number of small >> flys for the kitefliers to attend. It has been very >> difficult to do but have found many willing >> volunteers for several of the projects. It is >> something I do for the love of kites and will >> continue to do the best I can. I have competed and >> volunteered to judge competition. The most fun I >> have had i when I fly for personal relaxation and >> fun. >> Vand "Kite Lady" Cole >> >> retyped and posted by wjon@okcforum.osrhe.com >> Jon - Vanda, Nice post- keep on with the good work. I know that the JOTS members really did appriciate your recent kite fly at Edmond, Ok. We here in Dallas are trying to muster enough gumption to do the same. If you need anything from us just give me a call. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- The opinions expressed here are my own and not Texas Instruments ----------------------------------------------------------------- Dick Bell (JOTS) dbell@lobby.ti.com Texas Instruments Dallas, Tx. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1993 01:53:47 -1000 From: lmarshal@pnfi.forestry.ca (Larry Marshall) Message-Id: Organization: Forestry Canada - Petawawa National Forestry Institute Subject: Re: Growth of Kiting -- Public Involvement In wjon@okcforum.osrhe.edu (Jon Wagner) writes: > Being the Vice President of the Oklahoma Kiters >Association has brought me into contact with a lot >of interesting people. I have enjoyed the It's hard to disagree with anything said in this treatise. Thanks for posting it. >newsgroups, and I have enjoyed reading some of the >information that I have received but some of the >comments are alittle farfetched from what the >subject line has asked for. I'm not asking you to >change your style of writing but would like to see >more to the point coversations about the subject at It would seem, however, that if you are faxing conversations >From this conference to someone a bit of explanation of the free-form nature of it might help in explaining why every stitch of it isn't tightly woven. > It is time to quit arguing about the rules and >regulations, and get busy finding new ways to >encourage public involvement. I believe in putting >words into action. I have held office for about 3 This is a case in point. All we can do in this conference is talk. If that is all that ever happens the criticism is valid. But sitting outside this forum suggesting that we should do something, not talk is somewhat akin to suggesting that people working in restaurant shouldn't think about food all day. Many of the participants in this discussion ARE doing things; they just can't do them in the conference. >Vand "Kite Lady" Cole >retyped and posted by wjon@okcforum.osrhe.com Would you please thank the kite lady for her comments? ---------- Larry Marshall lmarshal@pnfi.forestry.ca Forestry Canada (613) 589-2880 Petawawa National Forestry Institute (613) 589-2275 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1993 07:42:55 -1000 From: jcain@raster.kodak.com (Jim Cain #61216) Message-Id: <6045@eastman.UUCP> Organization: Eastman Kodak Company Subject: Re: Growth of Kiting -- Public Involvement here's a related request - does anyone know where i can get a personnel parachute (i.e. not a cargo chute) i am working with summer camp kids - and would like to find a parachute to play ground level games (so no cords are needed) for little or no cost( hopefully) any suggestions would be appreciated. jcain@i13911.kodak.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1993 13:48:39 -1000 From: wjon@okcforum.osrhe.edu (Jon Wagner) Message-Id: Organization: Okcforum Unix Users Group Subject: Re: Growth of Kiting -- Public Involvement I am not sure where you are at, but in Oklahoma, we have state suplus supplies that are VERY inexpensive to nonprofit organizations. So check with your state school board, or might try to talk to the military folks around you. They sometimes are wanting to clean up their public image, so you might get it free! good luck! jon wagner wjon@okcforum.osrhe.edu = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =