[NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?

[Ron Van Putte]

Rather than have any NSRCA representative attempt to describe what  
AMA's CIAM representative selection process is, my suggestion is that  
you contact AMA through your district VP or AVPs and ask them what  
their process is.

Ron Van Putte

On Mar 30, 2009, at 10:03 PM, Ali Dose wrote:

> 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"
>
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> ----- 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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