<CORSA Chapters> Model Concours Chairperson

[Gary Swiatowy]

You better jump at this opportunity.
I cannot think of anyone more knowledgeable about Corvair Toys and Models
Way to go Joe!!!!!

Gary Swiatowy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JOSEPH DARINSIG" <joedarinsig at yahoo.com>
To: "tim mahler" <flat6vair at comcast.net>
Cc: <chapters at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: <CORSA Chapters> Model Concours Chairperson


> Tim,
>
> I read your email search for a new Model Concours Chairperson..... After 
> all the years I have been associated with Corvair Models & Toys I would 
> like to offer myself as the possible new MCC.
> For those in the Chapters email list here is a short info on myself. I 
> write the annual Corvairs In Print articles/update list for the 
> Communique. Also many past articles on collectibles/records/music/post 
> cards/Models & Toys. There should be a Model & Toy article in the December 
> Communique I wrote. And future articles for the Communiques.
> My model & toy history dates back many, many years. Not only the 
> collection I have, but models that have been built for Conventions and 
> other Corvair model shows. Just a little history on model rules. When the 
> Williamsburg, Va, Convention was held Wade Lanning contacted me about 
> Model Concours rules, as he was the Model Chairperson for the event. At 
> that time there was no rules adopted for any Corsa Conventions, no rule 
> books, anything. Just before that, I attempted to write a set of 
> rules/classes/ages/etc. for possible use at Conventions and get the 
> Directors approval to make them official. I sent Wade my rules draft and 
> they used them for the Convention that year. Which I was there and 
> participated in.
> Later I sent the written rules format to all the Corsa Directors and they 
> eventually approved them. They also established the Model Concours 
> Chairperson as a new Committee Chair. I was asked to be the first 
> Chairperson when Ward Bourgondien (Eastern Director at that time) called 
> and told me. I was thrilled, but due to complications at that time I had 
> to decline. Just as I was asked a few times for consideration to run for 
> the Eastern Director position. My problem at that time was the travelling 
> to Conventions, meetings, etc. This also prompted me to turn down the 
> Model Concours Chair. also.
> My problem now is not getting to long distance Conventions. But if you 
> accept my offer to be the MCC I feel I can handle the task. In the past 
> years Conventions I have helped or offered to help other Convention Model 
> Chairs help with Models/Classes/Rules/Ages/etc. I have helped with 
> Judging, judging information; Corsa's current Model Concours rules/book is 
> my original written draft. The rules may still need fine tuned, and that 
> is no problem. Some Conventions have a big amount of entries in the MCC, 
> some don't. But, this is a catagory of Convention events that is fun, and 
> for all ages and family oriented. Just as all the other events held each 
> year.
> Let me know what think.
>
>    Joe Darinsig
>
>
> --- On Wed, 12/24/08, tim mahler <flat6vair at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> From: tim mahler <flat6vair at comcast.net>
>> Subject: <CORSA Chapters> Model Concours Chairperson
>> To: "CORSA Chapters" <chapters at corvair.org>
>> Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 12:27 PM
>> The past Model Concours Chairperson , Ryan Verthein,
>> conceded the
>> chairperson a while back.  I looked locally for a
>> replacement, thinking i
>> had someone willing to step up to the position.  At this
>> time,  that has not
>> occured.
>>
>> So I thought I would ask the Chapter List if they have any
>> recommendations
>> for me to consider.   Someone who likes models would likely
>> be a plus;  but
>> any volunteer willing to review the Model Concours rules,
>> help the
>> convention Model concours chairperson with any questions,
>> and maybe even
>> help with the model judging would be considered.
>>
>> thanks
>> tim mahler
>>
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