[NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?

[Ali Dose]

Mr. Van Putte,

I appreciate your response and "clearing up" the NSRCA's ability to 
"recommend" an individual to the AMA.  Does the AMA accept input from others 
as well?

Is it reasonable to assume that there exists some kind of process, albeit 
rather informal, that the AMA communicates to the appropriate special 
interest group board (NSRCA in this case) seeking/asking/has an interest 
in/give us a few names of... individuals who have the qualifications to be 
the single most important individual representing the USA precision 
aerobatic collective?  If they do, could the NSRCA Board "share" this with 
the members?

Even if one were to "diminish" the precision aerobatic's collective interest 
in the position as not that interesting...and assuming that the leader's of 
the special interest group recognized the fantastic opportunity to 
communicate the position, articulate the potential the candidate could 
provide to the precision aerobatic collective, create enthusiasm and 
support/cooperation to get stuff done in the future...The position could be 
posted on this thread (I am a big moron it it was posted here) in the 
K-Factor (I am a bigger moron if it was posted there)?

Once again,  Derek is a fine individual.

I am requesting the "behind the scenes" process, to insure that in the 
future, every candidate who is qualified, experienced, passionate about 
radio control precision aerobatics has the same opportunity to learn, 
prepare for and be apart of the USA CIAM representative selection process.

"...Done Deal..." is not a specific enough answer for me.

This thread may not be the most appropriate venue to discuss and may be 
reached at my office (312) 580-6838, or this e-mail.

Rusty Dose
Thrilled for Derek
Thrilled for the 2011 World Champs in Muncie
Dedicated to all the fine modelers "not always included"








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?


> Well, the first thing we need to get cleared up is that the position  of 
> CIAM representative is an AMA position.  NSRCA does not have  anything 
> more than the ability to recommend an individual.  Ryan  Smith explained 
> what went on there, so I won't repeat what he wrote.   AMA accepted the 
> recommendation of Derek as the CIAM representative.   Done deal.
>
> Ron Van Putte
>
> On Mar 26, 2009, at 8:35 PM, Ali Dose wrote:
>
>> I learned yesterday that "we" have a new CIAM representative, Derek 
>> Koopowitz, who has replaced Chris Lakin.  Apparently,  congratulations to 
>> Derek.
>>
>> How is the individual selected?
>> Who is on the nominating Committee?
>> Is there such a committee?
>> How are the candidates views and opinions communicated?
>> Who votes?
>> Is the NSRCA, as the AMA's FAI F3A special interest group,  responsible 
>> for the process and then an AMA official, after careful  consideration 
>> and review "rubber stamps" the submission?
>> Did I need to have a FAI stamp to participate?
>> Am I the last to know?
>>
>> Derek is a fine choice AND there are also a bunch of others who, I  hope, 
>> were considered and reviewed...
>>
>> who have made significant contributions to the sport on the local, 
>> regional and national levels, have significant leadership  experience, 
>> have attended numerous FAI F3A World Championships as a  Team member or 
>> Manager or Team volunteer, have been involved at the  highest levels and 
>> ample amounts of time to focus on the role  without distration or other 
>> responsibilities...
>>
>> who also would make excellent contributions and continue the  traditions 
>> of excellence of our current and past CIAM representatives.
>>
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Rusty Dose
>> Past NSRCA Treasurer
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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