domi: welcome back, and hearty congrats on ur wonderful contest results ( i was starting to worry because i hadn’t seen a post from u for awhile !)… i can’t wait to see ur pix !
did teena finish her M10 in time for the nationals ?
frosty[:)]
Domi, one of the clubs I belong to give awards to every junior modeler. Each model is judged by an adult witha junior modeler to co-judge ,and all the kids are mentioned by name at awards time. Ribbons are awarded for every model for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, with special trophies awarded for special catefories (Best SF, Best Airplane, Best Armored vehicle, etc.) We have a pretty good number of father/son members for that very reason. The adults are not allowed to give negative criticism of any kit; each modeler is give nothing but positive feedback. That way, the kids don’t feel to uncomfortable asking for help or advice from the adult members. The adult membership has the same rule: no unsolicited advice or criticism. You may offer it if, and only if, it’s asked for. We’ve lost a few members because of what they feel is a constriction or inhibition of their “Expertise”, but we haven’t missed their “talents”. You know the type: they think they have the only opinion in the room. Ours is a rare group of people. I left a large IPMS chapter because on infighting, uncalled-for criticism, and the total lack of acceptance of new members unless they had something the others needed. I’m too old for that kind of BS any more, and I’m glad I’m with a group that feels the same. - Ed