P3D Re: Stereo Clubs

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Is there any chance that these clubs with 120 people at a meeting 
>could spare 20-30 to move to Idaho and start one here? There are 
>plenty of jobs available, the cost of living is low and the quality 
>of life can't be beat. Not to mention the 3D opportunities that 
>abound.

:-)

Dave, how about moving to Cleveland? 

Maybe this will give you some ideas. Here is what we did:  We asked
Reel 3-D for help.  Reel 3-D must have the largest data base of 
potential stereo enthusiasts.  Anyone that gets interested in stereo
will usually get the Reel 3-D catalog right away.  

We were only 3 confirmed stereo enthusiasts in this area.  Reel 3-D
was listing 300 people in the area.  We sent a letter to everyone 
leting them know of our first meeting.  50 people showed up.  Maybe 
20-30 people were from this list.  The rest were personal referals, 
friends, relatives, arm-twisting, or perhpaps a couple who picked 
flyers that we left in local camera shows.

I suggest that you ask Reel 3-D for help.  Get the database that spans
up to 200 miles from Idaho. See how large this is.  Send a letter
informing people of your intention to start a stereo club.  Decide
on the details and a few months later send another letter with the
details (helps if you round up an interesting program for a start).

Then go the meeting place at the specified date and time and pray. :-)

Good luck!

-- George Themelis

PS.  Please, PEOPLE, don't bug Reel 3-D unless you are dead serious
about this.  David Starkman and Susan Pinsky have a business to run.
They helped us get started and I believe they will help anyone who
is serious about starting a local effort.  Their help to promote
stereo is greatly appreciated.


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