By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: A reader asked if they could share a photo of a lost racing car. The answer is yes and no. Where the owner or restorer asks us not to then we follow that advice. In the case you are referring to the answer is yes, spread it far and wide. The more of these old … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Strange things happen on the internet. AI has made things better and worse. Hackers take delight in ruining things and profiting off their illegal talents. Computers go haywire. If you spot an error in this newsletter, it is likely mine, or it could be any … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: If it has a MOTOR in it then it is newsworthy for the Motorsports Newsletter. Editor's gripe too. I go over each issue and make the newsletter as perfect as possible, but the computer always bungles up something. I firmly believe that computers have a mind of … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: If you spot a spelling error in names, please let me know. As for grammar and punctuation ignore that. My grammar check on the computer is awful. Since my little newsletter (about 1000) comes out weekly, starting on Wednesday, I need at least 2 weeks' … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Don't forget the Nitro Reunion put on my Steve and Cindy Gibbs scheduled for November 89, 2024 at Irwindale Speedway (at the dragstrip). Dick Martin and I will be there to see all our friends. AND: Lions Automobilia Foundation and Museum Hall of … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Programs problems continued. Lack of clarity. One thing I've noticed is that the originators of a Hall of Fame style program get wrong is in the lack of clear thought on what they want to achieve. Did they get the … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Boredom. Yes, boredom with a Hall of Fame, yearly awards banquet, Honorary Programs weigh on the directors, staff and public. Who attends such programs. Usually, they are the honorees and their … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: The editor is recovering, slowly. I won't know the results until the end of this week. Can't hold my head up for long so the newsletter may be shorter. Thank you for all the kind thoughts and prayers sent my way. Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Money. Oh, what a problem money is. I always lose money when running honorary programs. Approaching sponsors is difficult. Yet without funds it is nearly impossible to hold a Hall of Fame or Honorary … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Name recognition. In the last issue we discussed important and well-known people and corporations that can make an honors program more successful and less stressful. Individuals are liable to stay, … [Read more...]
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