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...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: I am forgetful at times. Sometimes I overlook an email, forget to thank others for helping out and not remembering what story we are on. So here is a blanket statement of apology and a promise to work harder at getting things right. AND: Museums, … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITOR'S CORNER: All links in the newsletter need to be copied and pasted into your browser in order to work. AND: Museums, Libraries, Hall of Fame Program problems continued. Sponsorship can be three-fold: permanent, short time or one time only. Sponsorship can be … [Read more...]
Newsletter Readers: The following are reviews on books, magazines, movies, and other subjects having to do with hot rodding and motorsports. Some may be out of print but might be found on internet selling sites. Let me know if you would like to read a review. Compiled by a number of reviewers and … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITORS CORNER: I don't open attachments unless I know and trust the person sending them, or there is a message that explains what's in the attachment. Even then I might send it back to the sender and ask them to "Cut & Paste" the message into a regular email. That cuts … [Read more...]
By Richard Parks 1) EDITORIAL: What are the problems in creating a Hall of Fame or Honorary Awards programs? Politics is one. Sponsorship is another. A third is a stable and long-lasting supporter. Fourth is name recognition. Money to operate without sponsors. Negativity by a few. Boredom over … [Read more...]
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