[NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA Dues Increase

[Lisa & Larry]

Regarding the comment....

"Many [contests] are operated at a loss to the hosts. Discounting entries by
$5 would further discourage clubs from hosting contests."

I CD'd two contests at our local club in Jasper, IN. The 1st had 8 in
attendance and we charged $10 for the three Sportsman entrants Steve Maxwell
helped to get them interested. The 2nd contest we had around 9 pilots and
two Sportsman entry fees were $5.

We never went in the red for either contest. The 1st one we broke even
because it covered the initial cost of special items the club didn't have.
We made about $75.00 on the second contest.

Lisa and I put a lot of work in preparing with help from the club. The
plaques were document frames and an award certificate I made up on Power
Point which allowed for a 4x6 photo to be inserted. Everyone recognized that
it wasn't high $$$ awards, but it was a great time and a nice little
contest.

The club I belonged to was very grateful and really enjoyed the talent of
the pilots that attended.

The only down side was I couldn't keep the contest going due to personal
reasons. I'm no longer a member of the Jasper club. However, I'm trying to
work my way into a new club in Evansville, IN. Home of the 2004 AMA Grand
Event. With some minor small talk and luck, we may be looking at another
contest. No commitment at this time and not in the cards for 2007. I'm a
newbie to the club and they have around 100 to 150 members.

Larry Diamond

-----Original Message-----
From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John Ferrell
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 9:50 AM
To: NSRCA Mailing List
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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