contest support

[Ron Van Putte]

On Aug 6, 2005, at 3:01 PM, Atwood, Mark wrote:

> Smart alec…
> Like I said…it would require some careful thought… so maybe it’s more 
> for your district.  It would have to be adjusted based on the number 
> of contests…  Ok…so maybe it’s not such a good idea…lol

I think it's a good idea.  I don't attend all the contests, due to 
family conflicts.  However, If I attended 2/3 of the contests and broke 
even with a "season pass".  I'd do it.

Ron Van Putte

> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte
> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 3:55 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: contest support
>  
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> On Aug 6, 2005, at 2:07 PM, Atwood, Mark wrote:
>>  
>> OK…something to chew on…  What about some type of District “Season 
>> Ticket” purchase??   This would require some forethought…but the gut 
>> idea is that you’d pay a lump sum…that all the contests in the 
>> district would split up.  After which attendance is free.  So for 
>> example…our typical contest is $25.  So you make a district “pass” 
>> that cost $100.   Basically going to 4 contest would be the break 
>> even point for the competitor.   That money gets allocated somehow 
>> across the district…  Possibly some % to ALL contest regardless of 
>> attendance (this would have large contests financially helping small) 
>> and then the rest would be allocated based on attendance.
>>  
>> I know..needs some tuning for sure, but the idea I like.   I for one 
>> would always buy in, whether I was going to 4 contests or not.  I’m 
>> sure others like Steve would do the same…
>  
> Let's see. I could go to the Ocala, FL; Pensacola, FL; Knoxville, TN; 
> Americus, GA; Cullman, AL; Apopka, FL; Jacksonville, FL; and 
> Huntsville, AL contests for a total of only $100 in entry fees? Yeah, 
> I'd do that.
>  
> Ron Van Putte
>>  
>> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
>> [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Van Putte
>> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 12:44 PM
>> To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> Subject: Re: contest support
>>  
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>> On Aug 6, 2005, at 12:34 AM, Steven Maxwell wrote:
>>>  
>>>  Don't know about any of the rest of you but I have at times 
>>> supported contest without ever flying a flight, in fact I'm going to 
>>> make a practice of sending in entry fees to contest that I consider 
>>> local (within 5 to 6 hours) that I can't attend, just to support the 
>>> club and to let them know that we do appreciate the use of the field 
>>> for the weekend might help keep some contest alive and encourage 
>>> more clubs, don't know if any other sig does this, cost is 
>>> minimal 20 to 30 dollars , could help put pattern as a priority 
>>> instead of other events.
>>>  
>>  
>> I like this idea. It could be a boon to contests which are marginally 
>> getting by. There have been many contests which I planned to attend, 
>> only to have the plans shot down at the last minute. It would 
>> obviously help if the host club has an advance registration procedure 
>> in place, so you can register in advance and the host club would 
>> still benefit from your support, even if you can't attend.
>>  
>> Ron Van Putte
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