24T42 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I was just wondering if any one has received any official looking letters from National lately? The only thing in my mailbox is a family of spiders.Just trying to figure out if the letters are late or has my luck run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Boy, you kids that like to open presents before Christmas! Don't you know that when you're lucky to get one, or a couple, at most, it's best to wait until the big day before receiving anything? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Yes, but in this case hotel reservations need to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Judy, I just hope that family aren't black with a red spot on the rear. I got the surprise of my life this summer when I rolled over a bag of peat moss in my backyard. About an inch from where I slid my hand under the edge of the bag was a black widow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Debby Soucia Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Nope, nothing here,I thought I was the only one wondering:):)Didn't dare post.Deby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moepar Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I can't believe none of y'all haven't heard anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I got one piece of mail today, a Christmas Card from one of Gloria's family. Didn't even get any junk mail today. Who said a slow econony is a bad thing? Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moepar Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 The way I look at it Wayne, a day without a bill in the mailbox is an excellent day!! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boblove Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 It's Christmas eve and Santa arrived today bearing "The Letter". All it says is that I am a recipient of a 2008 AACA National Award (not which one!). Is there a way of finding out because right now I don't think I'll be able to attend the National Meeting.Bob Love Tallahassee Region Webmaster & Newsletter Editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bob,Congratulations. I am thinking that it is for something other than a Master's. Usually when it is for a master - either print or web - the letter states that is for a master and for which one. In the past when I have received one of these cryptic letters, it is for a service award. Did you go a National tour this year? Did you enter a car in a National show? If the award was for a car, you would have been contacted telling you you are up for consideration for a National award and asking for slides of the car. My guess is then you are up for a service award - maybe the Eady or Spark Plug? Either way, they don't like to say. Who sent you the letter? Sometimes that in itself is a clue!Once again - congratulations. Glad someone got a letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Bob, a National Award is generally either a Service Award or possibly an award for your show vehicle, if you showed it this year.The Publication Committee is in charge of the Master Editor Awards and the Ann S Eady Award, and that letter would be signed by Mike Jones of Pa.Either way, Congratulations for a job well done!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boblove Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Thanks Wayne and Judy,I'm sure its not for a vehicle as I haven't shown one for judging this past year. I've been a past Master Webmaster winner so I am familiar with those awards. Thanks again and maybe I'll have to rethink my plans for attending!BTW the letter came from Bo Croley.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Bob,Bo Croley is VP of National Awards. So it looks like a service award. Mike Jones is VP of Publications and Joe Gagliano is Vice President Internet Communications & Awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boblove Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 The wife and I talked it over. See you in February in Philadelphia! Let's hope most of that winter weather is absent that weekend. I feel for those in the northeast as we've been enjoying near spring-like weather here in the Florida Panhandle for the past few days. The forecast for Christmas day here is 78 deg.! Maybe I'll just pack some of it and bring it along for the trip!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Bob,Great! Looking forward to seeing you again in Philly.I always enjoy the Tallahassee web site. It is one of my favorites.Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boblove Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks Judy,Well, I guess I did something right. I got another reason to walk up to the stage today! A letter from Joe Gagliano saying something about a Master Webmaster Award. Starts the new year out right!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Congratulations Bob!You will have a name tag "filled" with award ribbons this year in Philly. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Last minute news from Clayton, NC: The Edwards' mailbox has been reinfestated with those pesky spiders. Judy tells me that the mailman won't come near her mailbox. Any hopes of AACA award letters arriving at her house are looking grim. Wait, my mailman just stopped by and left a very nice letter from VP of Publications, Mike Jones. Mike is requesting my appearance in Philly to receive an ME Award. I guess I'll take him up on it, just to meet all of my AACA friends again.You guys keep an eye out for your mailman, now!See ya there! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jan K. Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well, we haven't been in the running for any awards lately, but we're contemplating a trip to the annual meeting nonetheless! Scott has been requesting a return visit for the past couple of years. We all miss the friendly folks we've met during our previous visits.If the stars align just right with all of our schedules, we'll see you there!Jan K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Bookreader Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Jan, it is an award just to hope that you, Vern and Scott will be at the Annual Meeting. What a treat that would be. Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Glad to hear you're coming again this year, Jan. We've been missing you.There is word that more "letters" were received yesterday, so keep your eyes open.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 I am pleased to announce that my mailman got over his fear of spiders and delivered the mail. And yes, there was mail from national. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmb67 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The letter came today for my wife, Debbie, who takes care of the Central Chapter, Minnesota Region website. ( I provide her with a little technical support behind the scenes). The last time we went to the annual meeting was I think 1993. Maybe I have to see how much tickets are going for to head east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 We'd love to see and your wife, Brian. Get to Philly and I'll give you free tickets to our Publications Seminar! Not that your wife should need any help, but you never know what you may learn from editors gathering from around the country.Tell her congratulations for us. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Wow, 5 members watching this forum right now! Must be a record! Since we have a little interest here. I'm going to post a few teasers. Things we may bring up during the Publications Seminar this year. 1. A discussion about the NAAP point system and how points are received for content.2. There was some interest in printers and what's available on the market.3. Web Published Newsletters(<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #CC0000">And, I hate this one</span></span>)4. Copyright infringements! Judy Edwards has preached this to me for years, so now I get to cover what little I know about it and maybe share some ideas that will prevent our newsletters from getting our organization into hot water with those well dressed lawyers. If you guys have any other suggestions, fire away. We'll discuss whatever's necessary to get the job done.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmb67 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I just checked and flights are $278.00 plus tax to fly direct from the frozen north. Now we maybe just have to see what the vacation schedule says. BTW, Wayne, thanks for the offer of free tickets for the Publications Seminar. I would hate to think I would have to go out on the street to find them Maybe this has come up before but has anyone ever put together a list of web sites that you could check for copyrighted material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 We'll have a group listed for use during the seminar, Brian!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Brian, it has been pointed out to me, that I misunderstood you. We will be discussing sites that have material that is "FREE" to use. For instance Wikipedia is one such site that can be used in this way. As far as I know there is no site that can "proof" whether material is free to use or whether it's copyrighted. Bruce Wheeler mentioned to me earlier that he has had to wait for "permission letters" to be able to use someone else's material. Yes, a slow process, but certainly better than a "libel" situation.Hope this helps.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Wayne,Just to clarify my previous statement...Actually in most of the cases, the copyright holders give me authorization in an email and the replies usually come back fairly quick, especially if it is a single person, such as the author... that has the copyright. I can usually get authorization back within 12 to 48 hours.I've even had a few that must have been at their computers when I sent the request because the replies were within a few hours. Most are very gracious and accomodating.I have had a couple instances with long waits or no reply at all from some large corporations such as Bonhams Auction House in England (guess I was too trivial for the effort of a reply). In that case, I move forward and use something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks Bruce!W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Anyway - I look forward to seeing you all in Philly! I may only be a spectator at the newsletter seminar this year providing there are no conflicts. Maybe we will have a bit more time to just visit??? (figure the odds!)Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Won't that be "flying ACROSS the frozen North from one frozen point to another? Brrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob47 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I just sent my check and have my reservations, air and hotel. I will be flying from the warm South Florida sunshine to the frozen north. I think I may need to have my head examined. Although I am looking forward to being at the annual meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I'll save you the $$ on the head exam. Yea, your nuts along with the rest of us in this hobby. At least you're in good company. Hope you have a safe trip. While there during the seminars, look for the guy (depending on day and room temp)in the orange t-shirt, "saftey" yelow/green or whatever they call they shade or if it is cool, black long sleeve t-shirt with Symantec (Norton anitvirus company) on it and you'll find me. In the event it is snowing inside the building (hopefully just joking), I'll have on a black jacket with Race Tech on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> In the event it is snowing inside the building (hopefully just joking), </div></div> In that event David, you'll find me at another hotel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey , you never know. I remeber a June evening where I went home after a blistering hot day on the Sentimental Tour, only to find it cooler outside than in my house with the A/C on. It was still over 90° in my house at 6am with the windows open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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