[NSRCA-discussion] F3A WC Trip

[Ronald Van Putte]

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On Aug 30, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Michael S. Harrison wrote:

> Yes, Mark, Just a fabulous job.  
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Del R
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:28 AM
> To: General pattern discussion
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] F3A WC Trip
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> Thank you Mark for the posting and behind every good success is a TEAM 
> MANAGER who made sure the ship was on course and re-directing when and where
> 
> needed. Although I don't compete now It is nice to read about the 
> accomplishments. Kudos to you also Mark..
> 
> p.s. I will be glad to provide the ammo if the dirt bags are located that 
> stole Jason's items.
> 
> 
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 11:15 AM
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] F3A WC Trip
> 
> 
> Hey Everyone,
> 
> Now that I'm back home, semi-rested and back on Eastern Standard Time, I 
> wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for all the tremendous support we
> 
> received before, during and now after our trip to South Africa.
> 
> As you all have heard from me by now, it was a logistically challenging trip
> 
> to make, and without everyone that stepped up to help, I think we would have
> 
> really had a hard time.  As it was, things went reasonably smoothly (there 
> were a few dicey moments with cancelled flights and such but all worked out)
> 
> and obviously we had a great result.
> 
> I would like to call out a few people that went above and beyond in their 
> efforts.  First would be Linda Rice, our Travel agent, spouse of Jim Rice, 
> AMA VP, who made all of our travel arrangements and spent most of her sunday
> 
> (the day we were leaving) on the phone with Delta and South African 
> Airlines, rearranging cancelled flight plans, and helping Don & Joseph get 
> their equipment on board.   For 9 months she worked with me to find our 
> lodging, arrange flights, arrange in country transportation, etc.
> 
> Next would be Lloyd Coleman, who was Linda's main resource, and eventually 
> worked directly with me, in making arrangements with the South Africans. 
> Lloyd spent many a LATE night on the phone with SA to make our final 
> arrangements.  He did all the leg work to arrange for appropriate mini-vans 
> for us (that was a bigger hassle than you may imagine).   He also put 
> together the one day Safari adventure that many of us stayed an extra day 
> for, which was an amazing experience.
> 
> Last would be Geoff Dale, a fellow modeler and South African native who was 
> our "host" club member at the practice site that we used.  Geoff made 
> arrangements with his club to provide us exclusive use of their fabulous 
> flying field for the entire time we were their.  He arranged for us to have 
> generators to use, shuttled me around town for hobby parts, lettering that 
> was needed, and other minor needs, and as well and throwing the team a big 
> "Braai" (cookout) for lunch at the field.   Without his assistance and local
> 
> knowledge, I think we would have been in a world of hurt.
> 
> None of these things changes the way the Andrew, Jason, Brett and Joseph 
> flew.which was amazing.  But it did provide them with a somewhat stress free
> 
> environment to practice and focus on the tasks at hand, rather than having 
> to worry about all the potential issues.    Point being, we can credit a big
> 
> part of our success to the efforts of Linda, Lloyd and Geoff.
> 
> I've copied them on this email, because I feel they deserve a huge thank you
> 
> from everyone that was involved in this effort.
> 
> On a related note, I'd also like to again thank anyone and everyone that 
> contributed to the team financially, either directly donating, buying a 
> shirt or hat, raffle ticket, or whatever.  I have not finished the final 
> financials yet (but I do plan to provide a fairly complete accounting), but 
> it would appear that we'll be in pretty good shape for covering all of the 
> major expenses.   That also sends a huge message to the team about the 
> support that's behind them, and helps motivate everyone to do their very 
> best, not just for themselves, but for everyone that's backing them. 
> It's an ongoing effort, with Switzerland 2015 a mere 23 months away.  But 
> for now we can enjoy success and say thank you to everyone that helped.
> 
> Time to learn P15!!!
> 
> -Mark
> 
> 
> Mark Atwood
> Paragon Consulting, Inc.  |  President
> 5885 Landerbrook Drive Suite 130, Cleveland Ohio, 44124
> Direct: 440.229.2502 |  Fax: 440.684.3102
> www.paragon-inc.com<http://www.paragon-inc.com/>
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