[NSRCA-discussion] D3 VP - Thank You Guys

[Robert Harden]

Ok, I can see there are real feelings/emotions .. time to stop though...I 
feel for both of you

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Woodward, Jim (US SSA)" <jim.woodward at baesystems.com>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D3 VP - Thank You Guys


> Ron, I'm sorry you posted that, but you should remember that contest as
> you were one of the judges, so I yield to your judgment (again).
>
> The last straw(s), those came at the D3 champs contest, then the 2007
> Tangerine, both of which came after the .50 sized plane contest.
>
> Can you tell us which USA judge was disqualified from the WC (Japan
> maybe) for showing bias?  Again, I'm sorry you had to post this, but do
> not mistakenly think that I'm the only person that feels there are some
> issues.
>
> I am not sadistic. I do not enjoy being the messenger.
>
> Jim W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Van
> Putte
> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 3:45 PM
> To: General pattern discussion
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] D3 VP - Thank You Guys
>
> I can't just sit here and take much more of this without responding.
>
> Jim alleges bias within the district and is afraid that the district
> needs to address this alleged bias so, "we can right the ship and
> reinvest those within our own ranks before they find other ways to
> spend their time".  Jim's "alleged bias" stems from the fact that
> Jason Shulman regularly beats him in the F3A class.  When he thinks
> he's "beaten" Jason and the judges don't agree, he accuses the judges
> of bias.  Last year he was beaten by Jason, who was flying a 40-size
> airplane, and that was the last straw, so he quit competing.
>
> I don't think there's a pilot out there who doesn't think that his
> flights are better than the judges.  Jim carries that feeling to the
> extreme.
>
> Ron VP
>
> On Jul 3, 2008, at 2:26 PM, Woodward, Jim (US SSA) wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I would like to add my congratulations to Gary for receiving the
>> appointment.  While not appointed, I feel honored by the people who
>> supported my effort and philosophy by sending letters on my behalf,
>> and I give my sincere thanks to them.  Many wrote and several spoke
>> to the biases or other issues that need to be addressed in our
>> district.  One of the main ideas I want to carry forward is
>> increasing transparency in our contests and organization.
>>
>>
>>
>> For those that supported me, I will add what I have been told about
>> this particular NSRCA Board vote.  The board was given contact
>> information for each of the candidates and asked to contact each
>> one.  The only person to call or email me was Derek.  Thank you for
>> the call Derek.  In this appointment process, I was not asked to
>> submit an official platform.  I did though request to speak to the
>> board members prior to the vote and was not allowed an opportunity
>> to do so.
>>
>>
>>
>> The one dimension of leadership that is always appreciated is
>> honesty/transparency/fairness.  Small events or decisions may
>> happen in a vacuum, but the effects and results do not.  Gary has
>> my fullest support moving forward and I hope we can right the ship
>> and reinvest those within our own ranks before they find other ways
>> to spend their time.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Jim W.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-
>> discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Derek Koopowitz
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 11:43 AM
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] D3 VP
>>
>>
>>
>> The NSRCA board voted this past weekend to select Gary Courtney to
>> complete the remainder of Lamar Blair's term as D3 VP.  We received
>> interest from 3 qualified candidates and received a number of email
>> messages from various D3 members giving their support to each of
>> the candidates.  Thank you to all the candidates for stepping up
>> and making yourselves available to help steer D3 in the right
>> direction.  The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well!
>>
>>
>>
>> Please give Gary your support and please feel free to talk to Gary
>> or any of the board members about your concerns about the NSRCA or
>> D3 in particular.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you to all.
>>
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