The UN-CONVENTIONAL: The 2018 APBA National Meeting
January 24 – 28, 2018. Chicago IL.
Posted November 7, 2017
The 2018 APBA National Meeting will be well worth attending. This year we are making some changes to just the standard group of meetings we’ve had in the past. Last year you the members asked, “What does APBA do for us?” You sent the message that changes must be made in the organization. The Board of Directors heard your plea.
We created a committee to explore how to reverse the trend of shrinking APBA membership and better serve both the members and the clubs.
The APBA Promotional Committee was established to identify areas where changes could take place and to develop a path to growth. The very first step is to deal with membership retention. We needed to provide the membership and clubs the tools necessary to succeed at the local level. Now, there are many resources available for local race promoters and clubs on our updated APBA website. Among the documents available are:
• APBA Demographics
• Event Checklist
• Coast Guard/DNR support document
• Sample documents: Event Budget, Host Site Proposal and Host Site Agreement, Sponsor Proposal, Sponsorship Agreement, and Ambulance/Vendor Agreement
The 2018 National Meeting will offer, for the first time, six seminars available for all.
Come and learn how to improve your racing program, and that of your region.
Race Promotion Seminars (Two) – Learn some tips from the experts on how to generate income for your race through promotion. Learn how to approach a community with confidence and show the decision-makers how their community can benefit from an APBA event. Learn how to attract new members to the world of boat racing.
Driver School Seminar – We will have a brainstorming session with the most successful facilitators in all categories, working together to teach clubs the best methods to hold a successful driving school at your race. We will develop a template of do’s and don’ts and a step-by-step outline toward success. Remember, all of us are responsible for the preservation of this sport.
Data Logic Seminar – A representative from AIM Data Acquisition will present a 90-minute seminar on how best to use the Mychron Data Acquisition System. Many of us use the Mychron system to aid us in improving our performance on the water.
Fuel Seminar – A Sunoco Racing Fuel representative will teach us how we can get the best performance out of our fuel.
Propeller Seminar – Learn from some of our most experienced propeller builders about the science that goes into making your propellers work. Find out what information your prop builder needs to get the most out of your reworks.
Motor Mechanics and Inspection Seminar – Visit with factory representatives and builders of your motors. Learn from the best how to get the most out of your motor. Ask questions and present the issues that you have had with your motor. Learn how to troubleshoot problems when they arise and get tips from the winners’ circle to improve your motor’s performance. We expect to have representatives for most of the motors currently raced in APBA to be there to help you with all things technical.
Also, take this opportunity to learn how to inspect motors so you can pitch in at your local races and take the Inspectors tests to help the overworked local inspectors in your region.
As you can see, the 2018 National Meeting has something for everybody to enhance your racing experience. All seminars will be held Friday and Saturday, January 26 – 27, 2018.
Be there or get left behind the competition!
Thank you,
John Runne
Promotional Committee Chairman
We created a committee to explore how to reverse the trend of shrinking APBA membership and better serve both the members and the clubs.
The APBA Promotional Committee was established to identify areas where changes could take place and to develop a path to growth. The very first step is to deal with membership retention. We needed to provide the membership and clubs the tools necessary to succeed at the local level. Now, there are many resources available for local race promoters and clubs on our updated APBA website. Among the documents available are:
• APBA Demographics
• Event Checklist
• Coast Guard/DNR support document
• Sample documents: Event Budget, Host Site Proposal and Host Site Agreement, Sponsor Proposal, Sponsorship Agreement, and Ambulance/Vendor Agreement
The 2018 National Meeting will offer, for the first time, six seminars available for all.
Come and learn how to improve your racing program, and that of your region.
Race Promotion Seminars (Two) – Learn some tips from the experts on how to generate income for your race through promotion. Learn how to approach a community with confidence and show the decision-makers how their community can benefit from an APBA event. Learn how to attract new members to the world of boat racing.
Driver School Seminar – We will have a brainstorming session with the most successful facilitators in all categories, working together to teach clubs the best methods to hold a successful driving school at your race. We will develop a template of do’s and don’ts and a step-by-step outline toward success. Remember, all of us are responsible for the preservation of this sport.
Data Logic Seminar – A representative from AIM Data Acquisition will present a 90-minute seminar on how best to use the Mychron Data Acquisition System. Many of us use the Mychron system to aid us in improving our performance on the water.
Fuel Seminar – A Sunoco Racing Fuel representative will teach us how we can get the best performance out of our fuel.
Propeller Seminar – Learn from some of our most experienced propeller builders about the science that goes into making your propellers work. Find out what information your prop builder needs to get the most out of your reworks.
Motor Mechanics and Inspection Seminar – Visit with factory representatives and builders of your motors. Learn from the best how to get the most out of your motor. Ask questions and present the issues that you have had with your motor. Learn how to troubleshoot problems when they arise and get tips from the winners’ circle to improve your motor’s performance. We expect to have representatives for most of the motors currently raced in APBA to be there to help you with all things technical.
Also, take this opportunity to learn how to inspect motors so you can pitch in at your local races and take the Inspectors tests to help the overworked local inspectors in your region.
As you can see, the 2018 National Meeting has something for everybody to enhance your racing experience. All seminars will be held Friday and Saturday, January 26 – 27, 2018.
Be there or get left behind the competition!
Thank you,
John Runne
Promotional Committee Chairman
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