Contest attendance?

[George Kennie]

Terry,
I think that it may just be that a lot of companies shut down for the last
week of July/first week of August and many people are vacationing with their
families.
G.

Terry Terrenoire wrote:

> I just returned from my annual week in the adirondacks, camping with my
> wife and another couple. We have been doing this nearly every year since
> the late 70's. So I missed our AGS contest for the 2nd time in the past
> 20 years. As current President, I made contact last night with one of our
> key members to get the scoop.
>
> Much to my dismay, I was informed that we had just 21 contestants, not
> including our own members. Not too many years ago we had 70, and our
> average for about 15 years was in the 50's.
>
> I have not gotten a list of the attendees yet, but I know there were some
> active competitors who did not show. This was our 49th annual holding of
> this contest, and at this attendance level, I feel that our 50th may well
> be the last that the organizers and the club will be willing to support.
>
> There was a lot of talk about attending this contest at the prior D-1
> contests and we certainly were expecting a little better support. The
> club has a reputation for running a very good event, and the site is one
> of the best available for a contest. Flat horizon, large fly over area
> with no intimidating crops or trees. Very close to major interstate. Good
> accomodations available, as well as on site camping. Good Sat evening
> "banquet" included in registration fee. and lots of near-by activities
> for non-flying family members to visit. We also just changed the dates a
> few years ago because the first week in June found too many not quite
> ready yet. We decided to go after the NATs to alow for a wind down period
> for NATs competitors, and provide a good contest for those who did not go
> to Muncie. The first contest in D-1 since the last weekend in June!
>
> Especially to all you D-1 contestants who did not attend, Just what do we
> have to do to get you to come?
>
> Terry T.
> President, Aero-Guidance Society
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