Guest policy

[John Ferrell]

Lots of members travel more than 30 miles each way and the annual dues are
only $30 anyway...

I suggested that concept earlier for half rate at 60 miles and got shouted
down. Lets face it: Some people just cannot imagine having friends that are
willing to drive a couple of hours to just to get together and fly.

There was an organization of the local clubs that allowed flying privileges
at other clubs for a half rate membership. We came out as the bad guys
because you could join our club and join the other club at half price and
pay less than a full membership at the other club!

We just deal with it on a day by day basis. We had a fun fly last month and
half the participants were pattern flyers. Did you ever see anyone try to
break a balloon by diving straight down on it? That strategy demands a good
first try, you don't get a second one.... unless of course someone is
foolish enough to loan you another airplane!



John Ferrell
6241 Phillippi Rd
Julian NC 27283
Phone: (336)685-9606
johnferrell at earthlink.net
Dixie Competition Products
NSRCA 479 AMA 4190  W8CCW
"My Competition is Not My Enemy"


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wayne Galligan" <wgalligan at goodsonacura.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 3:41 PM
Subject: re:Guest policy


> Two of the clubs in our area including ours have an associate member
> program.  Set a mileage limit if someone has to travel getting to your
> field, say 30-40-50 miles.   If they live past that zone charge them an
> associate member fee like $30-$40 dollars.   I think a 2-3 time visitation
> is plenty to decide if you want to become part of the club.
>
> Wayne Galligan
> Skyblazers R/C Club pres.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Henderson,Eric" <Eric.Henderson at gartner.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:22 AM
> Subject: RE: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> contest?
>
>
> Three visits then a $10 fee after that works well.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Ferrell
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:47 AM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> contest?
>
>
> We are not real sure when we are going to start flying off of it. It looks
> great now because of the rye grass that was seeded along with the Bermuda.
> The exact grass plan was provided by the NC State Ag Agent. Just what
> happens this spring when the rye dies (it is an annual) and the Bermuda
> sprouts is the question.  There is some fescue in the mix intentionally
and
> by accident. The straw mulch always brings a lot of miscellaneous plant
life
> as well.
>
> Since we have two fields, there is not a great need to rush the operation
> but the guys putting out all the work need to some results as soon as
> possible. The only expense variable between open and closed is the cost of
> Potty rental.
>
> It is a great example of how a small number of members carry the bulk of
the
> burden. Most of us "old guys" have been close to useless on the project.
>
> We are also struggling with a "Guest Policy". While many of us would like
to
> keep things pretty open, there is a contingent that would like to hold
> guests to three visits annually.  We have tried to get the inhospitable
few
> to allow those of us who want our visiting friends to feel welcome to go
> along with a separate guest pass we could buy and use for our company.  So
> far, we just bicker over it.
>
> John Ferrell
> 6241 Phillippi Rd
> Julian NC 27283
> Phone: (336)685-9606
> johnferrell at earthlink.net
> Dixie Competition Products
> NSRCA 479 AMA 4190  W8CCW
> "My Competition is Not My Enemy"
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <randy10926 at comcast.net>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 10:14 AM
> Subject: RE: 2003 D2 Championship (BARKS) contest - a legal / sanctioned
> contest?
>
>
> > Can I try it out when I drop by this winter?
> >
> > Randy Hatfield
> >
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