Attached is a flyer for the IPMS Richmond Old Dominion Open scheduled for February 28 at the Richmond Raceway Complex.
The contest organizers are appealing to local clubs for judges to volunteer before the contest to ensure adequate coverage. Below is Chazz Klanian's e-mail.
Thanks,
Lee G.
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Start Chazz E-mail:
I just want to approach you all with a concern we have for the upcoming ODO.
It is not for money. It is not for vendors. It is not for raffle gifts. It is not for
contestants. It is not for setup or take down, thank goodness. Our big
need is judging. In particular the lack of judges who volunteer in advance.
Would you please consider helping us out with this portion of the show? If
you know of more model builders who can be recruited to assist in judging,
would you please personally lobby for their participation on our behalf?
This would be most helpful to say the least. At approximately 1100am their
will be a call for a "judges meeting" so please be listening carefully for
that, by our head Judge Ashley Abernathy.
Though this is a good problem to have, "sunny skies with highs of 55 and
lows in the 40s" vs. snow and ice, it could lend itself to a "bumper" turn
out when compared to last year's show. Remember, last year we had a total of
160 contestants place over 650 models on the tables. But we only had
approximately 45 judges. We have to be prepared for a potential 15 to 20%
increase in contestants.
Anything you can do to help the ODO with this portion of the judging, which
in turn would help expedite the total judging process, would be greatly
appreciated. I thank you all for your time and consideration.
Chazz Klanian
IPMS Richmond
P.s. slide down this is just the tip of the iceberg. For the 015 ODO will be
even bigger and better than last year plus over ONE HUNDRED model kits
donated by corporations out of 250 total. And we have over 145 vendor
tables.
These are just the special awards, there are over 180 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
maple plaques for the 60+ general categories.
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