Guest policy

Tue Nov 25 05:52:04 AKST 2003

I believe that we just need to be sensitive to the wants & needs of each
other. I just realized that the email I sent to Robert Gainey is actually
going as a post to the list. I did not intend that, naming names and all
that.

However, I do feel better having said it. I appreciate your letting me know
that we seem to have the same limitations at our club as at most in your
area.

I would still prefer a guest fee of some sort.

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: "jim ivey" <jivey61 at msn.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: re:Guest policy

> John
> In the Atlanta area most of the clubs have the 3 trip rule,then you
> decide.All new comers seem to understand.No one likes to be a moocher.
> The other side is that some people will drive for whatever distance to fly
> at good pattern practice fields. Me and My pattern practice buddy joined a
> club in Munford Ala,80 miles one way just to practice pattern. We stay all
> day and fly till the fuel is gone(moneys worth).We do this 3-4 times a
> month. It's kinda nice,small club and the sport flyers will go up 3 at a
> time. When they come down, we fly a round and they watch in awe. They fly
> and we refuel.They come down ,we go again.We have the sky to ourselves.I
> burned 1.5 gals. last Saturday and was tired when the day was over.
> I understand from Troy N and Bryan Kennedy,  have found another field at
> Stone Mountain Ga that looks good for practice. That is 40 miles for me.
> There is another good practice field in Griffin Ga.This is 60 miles for
> me.The way we are treated is great by the clubs because we bring a lot of
> info and experience with planes and engines. I have never been told -could
> not fly as a guest. I also don't overdo my welcome either.
> So you see we travel to the fields for different reasons.
>
> Jim Ivey
>
>
> jivey61 at msn.com
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
> >Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
> >To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> >Subject: Re: re:Guest policy
> >Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 19:42:59 -0500
> >
> >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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