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Attention Kite Flyers!
Mid-Michigan String Stretchers, also known as M2S2, is a local kite club offering opportunities to people with an interest in kites and kite flying. We especially welcome new flyers and have many enthusiastic members who are eager to share their knowledge. We insist on safe flying with a high priority on fun! M2S2 has about 100 members in the Mid-Michigan area, from the Lake Michigan shoreline to Ionia and beyond. The club is family oriented and represents a wide range of ages and skill levels, but all share a common passion and general craziness for kites of all types. M2S2 is also affiliated with the American Kitefliers Association (AKA), an international kiteflying organization. We rely on the ideas and suggestions of the membership to encourage involvement and to assure that the club reflects everyone's interests. Members and friends get together about once a month, year around, for club flys, workshops, and opportunities to get involved with community events. Some of the past workshops have included kite building, kite tuning, and learning to judge and fly competitively. Club flys are held at a variety of locations since membership covers a large area. We also participate in kite competitions and festivals, and publish a newsletter to keep everyone informed about club activities and events in the larger kiting community. Check out these great benefits! A club membership entitles you to:
Interested? Call or E-mail us! - Ada (616) 676-5980 - Ionia (616) 527-4229 Steve Wozniak - Spring Lake (616) 842-6889 If you are interested in more information, or would like to become a member of the Mid-Michigan String Stretchers, please print and fill out the form and mail it to: MID-MICHIGAN STRING STRETCHERS 349 SPRINGREENE ADA, MI 49301 _______YES! I would like to become a member of the Mid-Michigan String Stretchers. Enclosed is my check payable to "Mid-Michigan_String_Stretchers" for: _______$5.00 individual membership* / OR / _______$10.00 family membership* (*Annual membership dues cover the cost of newsletters, and help offset some of the costs of club activities.)
_______Please send me more information about the Mid-Michigan String Stretchers.
NAME:__________________________BIRTHDATE:___________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________ CITY:___________________________ STATE:________ZIP CODE: ______________ PHONE:(_____)___________________E-MAIL:_______________________________ Mail to: Mid-Michigan String
Stretchers
Thank you for your response! The Mid-Michigan String Stretchers will
be in touch with you soon! See you on the flying field and "keep
lookin' up".
Courtesy and Safety Go Together.
Choosing the right place to fly Choose an open park or field without trees or power lines. Trees or buildings upwind of your site can cause ground turbulence that makes launching your kite difficult. Downwind of your site, these "kite-eating" trees or buildings cause turbulence with a magnetic attraction for kites. Hills can be great places to fly kites. In all but the lightest winds, stand on the windward side rather than the crest to avoid the turbulence created by the hill itself. Generally, you need less wind to fly than you may think. If the trees are swaying and it's hard to walk against the wind, you'll have a battle on your hands, even if your kite does fly. Steady, gentle breezes are better for kite flying. |
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