[NSRCA-discussion] F3A WC Trip

Fri Aug 30 11:25:21 AKDT 2013

PLUS 1000!!! Even after we got home Mark was still 'coordinating' lol. It
was a pleasure, honor and a blast to have been part of this team and to
have seen the results from the hard work that EVERYONE involved did.

On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Andrew Jesky <andrewjesky at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would like to ditto what has been said, I got to witness the hard work
> put in by Mark and Kevin. The many late nights spent writing reports and
> the early mornings making sure we the cats were herded. These guys worked
> there tail off so we could worry about one thing and that was flying. I
> think from start to finish Mark and Kevin did a heck of a job and I'm very
> thankful to have been part of this with not only them but everyone from the
> team.
>
> I would also like to thank everyone for there support while we were
> preparing and competing. It was great to receive emails while we were over
> there!
>
> Andrew
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 30, 2013, at 12:29 PM, Bill Pritchett <billpritch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I've known Mark for a long time - so I can say this... zip it Atwood!
> There is no such thing as "simple coordination"...  I know how hard you've
> worked to make it all happen and everyone is very appreciative.  I would
> suggest that you've raised the bar for *all team managers for all events*!
> Sure, lots of people were involved - but without leadership, organization,
> and coordination those efforts are not effective.  No question the guys
> flew great - kudos to them.  Thankfully, we had leadership that facilitated
> the guys being able to fly great in South Africa and provide them
> the experience of a lifetime!
>
> Bill Pritchett
> Souled Out Entertainment
> www.souledoutentertainment.biz
> 765-744-9322
>
>
>    *From:* "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
> *To:* General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> *Sent:* Friday, August 30, 2013 1:52 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] F3A WC Trip
>
> Guys,
>
> I do appreciate the kudos, and I'm pleased that the trip went well, but
> seriously my role was simply a matter of coordination.  A LOT of people put
> in a LOT of work.  And our pilots did the same.  Jason and Don in
> particular traveled event to event selling shirts and their time to raise
> funds.  Andrew assembled airplanes for the raffle, also sold shirts, and
> Brett did what he could while going to school full time.  ALL of them
> worked hard practicing to achieve the results we all wanted.  Natural
> talent is one thing, watching these guys pick on each other for the small
> details is another.
>
> Marti Moleski spent countless hours setting up our website and helping
> create the online raffle store so as not to cross paypal's guidelines.
> John Gayer (NSRCA Treasurer) created new accounts, set up online money
> transfers, made sure I have working Team credit card in SA, etc.  Derek
> Koopowitz was instrumental in getting us our practice site and connecting
> me with people overseas to help us.  And Kevin Young, my "assistant" did a
> ton of leg work on various things, as well as making all of the stick
> planes we sold and schlepping products to and from events like Joe Nall and
> such.
>
> It was very much a large team effort.  Again, I truly appreciate the
> thanks you's, but please thank the entire "team", and for many of you that
> includes you.
>
>
> 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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>
> On Aug 30, 2013, at 1:35 PM, Ronald Van Putte <vanputter at gmail.com<mailto:
> vanputter at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> +1
>
>
> On Aug 30, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Michael S. Harrison wrote:
>
> Yes, Mark, Just a fabulous job.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org<mailto:
> 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
>
> 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/><
> http://www.paragon-inc.com/>
>
>
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