Posted by Sean Winterberg on August 30, 1999 at 14:06:21 in 12.75.79.39 :
In Reply to: Titanic Modeling Entusiast Association - An Idea posted by Jerry Davidson on August 30, 1999 at 03:47:02:
You have to remember that this board is only here because of the main page. The only reason it has a different url is because I havn't figured out how to put it on my account. Other than that, it is a normal part of my page. I really don't think I would want to seperate the two, it just wouldn't be right.
As for the name again, I've been thinking. The THS chose their name because they deal with the history. Would it be so wrong if we choose the same name, but only make it "The Titanic Modeling Sociaty"? Maybe lightning can strike twice. This may be border line copyright infringements. Anyways, we will keep this name and the others for a naming vote. I think this is the first thing we need to hammer out.
Sean W.
: Gentlemen,
: Lets not get too far into this until we really think about WHY we would form an organization.
: First off, I personally believe that we must remain seperate from the web site so not to step on Seans toes in any way. Sean would make a great President and I would support his nomination but keep the site seperate. I liked Sean's idea of "home Of the Titanic Modelers Association" as an insert to the page. We would have absolutely no control or want any control over the site. We should just use the site as we have always done.
: Secondly, THE reason to form an organization is to unite in our ideas, support companies that support us, encourage and get the word out on how much fun it is to create these works of art and most importantly have CLOUT with companies like H&W or RMS Titanic Inc etc. We are here to build models and attain access to information that will forward that cause. An association of people will be taken far more seriously that one or two individuals seeking information from one source or another. It just may open doors to archives that remain closed to the idividual. That may be the most important aspect of this. An example would be a group of individuals from our site getting access to the files and videos at Woodshole or Harland and Wolff. There is much to be learned about the subject that we choose to spend our free time with. The association may be the ticket for finding out much more about the subject.
: Hell we could even try to throw a convention somewhere and have a few brews while swapping war stories. We could invite guest speakers so we all would learn from their experiences, stories and knowledge. Sort of like the Titanic Historical society for modelers. But don't make it over complicated. The more complicated it gets, the more chance there will be for individuals to posture or get on power trips. If we do this.......Lets make it FUN!
: I will remain available to help in anyway you see fit. I have a masters in education and have access to educational materials as I am a HS teacher with some good contacts. I don't want to do anything but be of assistance to those that we elect as officers....if we need some.
: Keep it going guys, we are onto something here. And thanks Bob Reed for bringing this to the attention of all the people here. Sean, keep up the great work and rest assured that there should be no intent to upstage the website in any way.
: Just some thoughts of mine,
: Regards to all,
: Jerry