[NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase

[John Ferrell]

There was more to it than that, but the sequence was definately a factor. My 
days of high activity in hot weather may be gone forever, I will have to see 
how it works next year. I spent several days at the field sitting in the 
shade this past year with no complaints.  Oddly enough I am enjoying the 
cooler weather at this time.

AND I was expressing my opinion only... If the shoe don't fit leave it 
alone!

For the most part I am alredy following your advice...

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "george w. kennie" <geobet at gis.net>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase


> John,
> I hope you remember that I love Ya, but I feel like I need to tell you 
> that
> I think that your outlook may be a little off focus. I agree that the last
> Advanced sequence was in effect too long especially in light of the fact
> that it was such a crummy sequence ( of course, my opinion only), but I
> think you did yourself a diservice by giving up on the participation end 
> of
> the exercise.
> What I try to do, when I get to the "plateau" area is sit down and
> re-evaluate the why's of areas that are giving me the most difficulty and
> try to develope a practice regimen that will help me to at least improve
> those obstacles if not overcome them. A "Plateau" is just a challenge that
> gets placed in your path with a view to see how you're going to deal with
> it. Do you give up or do you tackle it, in spite of the fact that
> improvement may be so slight that it is barely perceptable.That's when the
> test of determination can really test your make-up.
> I know you to be a very strong person , one not to be defeated by the 
> trivia
> of life and it's my intent here to pass on to you the encouragement to not
> let yourself be overwhelmed by some small failures to perform up to your 
> own
> expectations when there is far more to be enjoyed in participating than in
> "just winning" and that joy should never be lost or abdicated.
> My wish here is for you to embrace a refreshment of outlook. One that 
> says,
> " I will participate and I will enjoy it and have a ton of fun"
> Hang in there friend, it only gets better.
> Georgie
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Ferrell" <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase
>
>
>> 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?
>>
>>
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