Maybe this is a "given," but I think it would also be important to consider
gender with the dress-up part of the exhibit. How will the exhibit signal
that it's for all genders? Therese

On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 4:59 PM C. J. Stewart <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Diane, I believe there can be two options to approach.
>
> 1. On the high-end: my family contacting our sponsor, "Answer Racing"MX
> apparel to see if they would accept a proposal after the season deadline
> for either a 50%+ off the children's line of gear, or if they could give a
> further break later in the season for a deal on donated (year-end) close
> outs - utilizing the tax and media promotion benefits via donation
> form(s).  https://www.answerracing.com/
>
> Answer Racing is owned by Tucker Rocky Distributing and also owns the
> rights to "MSR", (Malcolm Smith Racing) apparel.
> Note:  As a former MX mini-mom; "Answer Racing" line of children's gear is
> the most affordable and has the most positive display of logo....'Answer'.
> No bad boy image.
>
> 2. On the low-end: There is a team in D-37 that functions as an on-site
> auxiliary for riding gear. Folks can donate their helmets, jerseys, pants,
> boots, etc. to their pit.  Or, if someone needs an item or two, they can
> take from the many racks of gear hanging on display....at no charge.
> I'll have to call Bill Howell to get a contact number.
>
> I'd love to help out in writing a proposal that our sponsors never said,
> "no." to.
> Integrating kids, racing, and education is my forte' !!
>
> cj
>
> On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 1:18 PM Diane Hall <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m trying to develop a dress up interactive for kids who visit my museum
>> but am running into some problems. We focus on the history of motorcycling
>> in America. Ideally, I would like the kids to be able to dress up to look
>> like they are from different eras and from different disciplines of
>> motorcycling (motocross, road racing etc.).
>>
>>
>>
>> First, I thought of buying actual gear meant for kids. But, that can be
>> very expensive. I also want the costumes to be very easy to put on and take
>> off. We have a lot of school groups where most of the kids have never
>> ridden a motorcycle. I’ve looked at getting Halloween costumes but most the
>> “biker” costumes out there are imaged after outlaw groups rather than
>> professional disciplines.
>>
>>
>>
>> Does anyone know of a company that make customized costumes for kids?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Diane Hall
>>
>> Collections Manager
>>
>> AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
>>
>> 13515 Yarmouth Dr.
>>
>> Pickertington, OH
>>
>> 1 (800) AMA-JOIN
>>
>> 1 (614) 856-1900, ext. 1210
>>
>>
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