[NSRCA-discussion] What the NSRCA does (and could do) for me

[Rex LESHER]

None of this is a big deal to me....  I spent the equivalment of the 25% dues raise on breakfast this morning,including the tip...
I'm a little at a loss on the meaning of "armchair pilot"....  Does that mean that you don't fly contests?  If so, that would mean that
you pay your dues just to get the Kfactor, and sort of stay in the loop.  That would also indicate that none of rules, changes in sequences,
or anything the least bit important to an active pattern flyer would have any affect on you....
Here in D8, pattern is alive and well.  Considering our weather, and geographical locations for contests, we do pretty well, and I haven't heard any real complaints....  We draw a lot of flyers from Canada and California to help fill in the ranks at contests.  Growth is small, but we are seeing a steady, slight increase in numbers.  That's just the way it is!!!  
Now, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being an "armchair pilot", I'm just having a problem with understanding your complaint...  I spend thousands of dollars on planes, and around $500 per contest on travel expenses.  If I go to the Nats, that's about 6000 miles, and two weeks of
time and money...  $10 extra for helping the hobby I hold so dear is sort of like the time I lose out of my life during a sneeze!!!!
Look at it this way, pay the ten extra bucks, it allows you to complain on the list...  It also gives people like me the opportunity to jump on it like a rabid dog!!!
I, for one, am very supportive of all the people that have always donated their time and efforts towards running the NSRCA....  They are taking time out of their lives to make "our" lives a little better.  They actually do have our best interests at heart, and if all they are asking for is $10 dollars extra a year, I'm not going to question it.  If I do, I better be prepared to jump in and help....    For what it's worth.

Rex Lesher
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Del K. Rykert<mailto:drykert2 at rochester.rr.com> 
  To: NSRCA Mailing List<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 10:39 AM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] What the NSRCA does (and could do) for me


      Even with all the ingenious ideas, membership, pattern attendance and 
  contests have shrunk the last few years. It would also seem time to trim the 
  budget and some line items in the organization.  I would think the majority 
  of members would prefer at least a 2 or 3 month notice that a dues increase 
  was coming. Was it only decided by the board in December to raise the dues? 
  This last minute notification gives some the impression no one is minding 
  the store.
      A 25% dues increase is a big jump. This armchair pilot says it is the 
  final straw.

                       Del
            nsrca - 473

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Lynn Burks" <rclen123 at adelphia.net<mailto:rclen123 at adelphia.net>>
  To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 11:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] What the NSRCA does (and could do) for me


  > Thank You  Mike for your time and energy and your talent.  L Burks
  >
  > Mike Hester wrote:
  >> Ummm...correction on one line.
  >>
  >> The winner of sportsman got a fully built 2 meter plane, I'm painting
  >> it now. Not sure where you heard it faltered, the winner was Marcio
  >> Jorge. Time is just an issue with me, I'm super busy and it's getting
  >> much worse than I ever imagined.
  >>
  >> Also second place got a sheeted kit, and 3rd got a kit.
  >>
  >> So, that one hasn't faltered one inch =) As for someone else not doing
  >> it elsewhere, not much I can do about that.
  >>
  >> -Mike
  >>
  >>
  >>     ----- Original Message -----
  >>     *From:* Lance Van Nostrand <mailto:patterndude at tx.rr.com<mailto:patterndude at tx.rr.com>>
  >>     *To:* NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>>
  >>     The NSRCA is a volunteer group made up of officers, district VPs,
  >>     and members.  Although elected, the officers and VPs are not paid
  >>     and, like the members, volunteer their time for this hobby.
  >>     Here's what I get for my $40 and what I didn't get:
  >>
  >>
  >>     What got started but faltered due to lack of volunteers:
  >>     Roving Nats location
  >>     Updated judging video
  >>     New advertisers in KF and on web site
  >>     Major Promotions, like D3's sportman winner getting a 2m plane
  >>
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