Involving the pattern community as a whole.

[Larry Ott]

Eric,

This is the kind of concept I was advocating several months ago. Then
I got replies on this list from NSRCA officers that stated "non-member
are not invited". Non-members stay out, we know what is best for
pattern. PERIOD!

This mentality must be changed before we can move forward with what
you envision for the future.

Larry Ott - AMA 9872
             - NSRCA 3381
  -----Original Message-----
  From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
Behalf Of Henderson,Eric
  Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 10:48 AM
  To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
  Subject: Involving the pattern community as a whole.


  Here is an approach that I would have like to implemented on my watch!


  What we need is a register of ALL AMA members who are interested in
pattern. This would be easy to do/build with a simple expansion of the
existing NSRCA membership database.  Non-NSRCA pattern members could then be
include in the distribution of such items as NSRCA surveys, major
actions/issue etc.

  There would probably have to be a small cover charge for this
registration, say $5, that would cover our printing and mailing. The Regular
NSRCA member would get the K-Factor and the registered NSRCA member would
get major announcements and the big rules surveys etc.

  I imagine that we could do is get the CD's to register pattern pilots with
the NSRCA and then we could include the people that are interested. Some
kind of pitch like, "How would you like to know what is going on with sport
and have a vote/say in the direction?" "Here, just fill in this form and
I'll send it to the NSRCA for you...."

  As they said to Steve Austin, "We have the technology, we can rebuild you.
Time for a new approach to the NSRCA's promotional activities and  aspects?

  Regards, retiring Eric.


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Troy Newman [mailto:troy_newman at msn.com]
  Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 11:44 AM
  To: discussion
  Subject: Re: Annex Fresh Idea


  Once again another speaks out that not all pattern flyers are NSRCA
members!

  Sounds like a recurring theme?



  We all know the reasons.... they have been hashed many times....I think
part of our problem is we believe that we(NSRCA) are the sole keeper of the
flame....and to be honest....We are not. We were invited to the game. We did
start it, and we won't be finishing it either.

  Sure we can take our marbles and go home but that doesn't serve anyone's
interest. We did that in 94 with the N-PAC event.


  I'm curious why we as the NSRCA are so close minded to non-NSRCA
members......?

  Does our $30 a year give us the right make rules and exclude others from
having input on the subject.....This is all done under the holy veil of
membership.....This exclusion of non-members is what is driving us
down...not because we don't have sexy website...or we don't have a perfect
KF, or we don't have press recognition in the magazines, or because we are
not quick enough in changing our sequences in order to compete with the
other Aerobatics kid in town.


  I think we are so concerned about new members...me included that we don't
include people that are not members...The answer is "Well Join up and get
the info."

  I've been guilty of this also...Maybe we need to open our doors and open
our minds....If we invite the neighborhood in with the idea of a BBQ....and
expect them to bring all the food how many will show?

  We need to give them a reason to be here and not a reason to stay away!


  Thanks for sticking with us Chuck!!!! We are glad to have you and your
insight.


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