[NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase

[John Ferrell]

Local contests really have no NSRCA connection. Many are operated at a loss 
to the hosts. Discounting entries by $5 would further discourage clubs from 
hosting contests.

Schedules: I would prefer to see the Sportsman, Intermediate and Advanced 
class schedules change EVERY SEASON. I flew the Advanced schedule for five 
years with little if any improvement after the second season. By the sixth 
year I felt it was either a matter of stand down or quit altogether. I did 
not fly any contests in 2006!

I agree that catering to the upper classes is risky business. It has got to 
the point where Masters/FAI contestants are half the total contestants. As 
such, their wants and needs have become the objectives. However, if you look 
at who does the grunt work and puts on the local contests you will see it is 
not that group. In fact, many of the top Nats contenders do not attend (read 
that "support") the local contests.

The stated objectives of the NSRCA have been to provide a structure to build 
the strongest possible contestants with the lower classes. The result has 
been that has led to a "weeding out" effect by pushing us less 
talented/committed flyers aside. The unintended consequence seems to have 
taken its toll on our numbers. Most successful enterprises are market 
driven. To grow an organization you must target the PERCEIVED needs of your 
clients.

The officers who are standing down have served well. I have nothing but 
praise for them.
The officers who are coming to office are facing big challenges. They need 
and deserve our support!

BTW, My dues are paid and it remains to be decided if I am just working this 
year or if I am flying as well. Winning is not among my expectations...

John Ferrell    W8CCW
"My Competition is not my enemy"
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Del K. Rykert" <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase


> First I think we have to ask ourselves do we need or want to keep the 
> casual
> competitors involved?