[NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA update

Fri Jun 16 21:07:25 AKDT 2017

Amen

Curt Oberg

Fort Walton Beach, Fl

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From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On
Behalf Of David Harmon via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2017 12:00 AM
To: 'Jon Lowe'; 'General pattern discussion'; anthonyr105 at hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA update

I think these surveys should go out to all paid up members regardless of
past contest attendance.

It's the right thing to do.

David Harmon

NSRCA 586

Sperry, OK

From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On
Behalf Of Jon Lowe via NSRCA-discussion
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 6:35 PM
To: anthonyr105 at hotmail.com; nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] NSRCA update

I was told by a senior BoD member that since I didn't enter last year for
personal reasons ( even though I'd attended the prior 10 years), and I
hadn't signed up yet because of questions I had about the format that had
not been answered, I wouldn't get a survey. I guess we don't count 

Nuff said...

Jon

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On Friday, June 16, 2017 Frackowiak Tony via NSRCA-discussion
<nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

I would like to be included in the Masters survey. My email is
frackowiak at sbcglobal.net.

Tony Frackowiak

On Jun 16, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussi 

on wrote:

Hello Pilots,

There has been so much great work in seeking ways to enhance and grow our
sport, not only from a participation level, but also from a qualitative
value.  Part of this exploration has been to look to the successes of the
past to help pave the way for future success.  One successful venture from
the past was providing a National event as a traveling competition that
allows people from all reaches of the country to reasonably participate.
This allows the Nats to be more than just another competition, but an
opportunity to see new folks participate, enjoy different areas of the
country and bring the family along to make it a fun adventure.  Remember
those days of traveling to Lake Charles, Lincoln, or Westover AFB?  These
were trips that offered more than just a location to fly our planes. 

Much of the motivation in making adjustments to the NSRCA and the Nats has
been driven by changing the direction of the strategies of the past that
have resulted in less passionate participation in our sport.  We were
presented an opportunity to change the status quo and make the Nats a
traveling competition once again.  Mike Harrison stepped up to offer a
choice for our future competition format.  He has worked tirelessly with Al
Glenn to bring back that special quality that seems to have been missing
from the Nats in recent memory.  Both Mike and Al have championed making
this change of venue a premier event and I look forward to seeing as many of
you there that are able to make the journey.  The site is an old air base
that been converted to a salvage yard for decommissioned airliners.  How
cool is that?

That said, with all the changes, the Board has failed to properly get the
word out promptly on what some of the changes are.  There two hot topics
that are being discussed across social media outlets, namely logistics of
the Nats and the proposed new sequences for the AMA classes.  In an effort
to clear up some of the missing information and confusion, the following is
copied directly from the BOD meeting minutes of 6/14/17 that have yet to be
published. Minutes are normally voted on by the board at the beginning of
the following months meeting and published on the website.

*	Discussion about who is the ED for the 2017 NATS; Mike Harrison was
authorized by the board to plan the 2017 NATS at a new venue, Blytheville,
AR; however, no formal designation of Mike as the ED was ever voted on - Al
was appointed the ED for 2 years, 2016-2017 - 

*	The ED position is important for perception from the membership -
Motion appointing Al and Mike as Co-ED's approved - With 2 ED's, how will
disputes be settled; a motion to appoint a Jury, consisting of the Co-ED's
and the CD was approved by the board for the 2017 NATS; the ED's have the
option to recues themselves from the jury, if there is a conflict; the
position would be filled by the Site Director - 

*	FAI finals will consist of 2 F and 2 Unknown flown in the morning -
*	Masters finals are under discussion; a survey has been sent to
Masters competitors that competed last year at the NATS and are competing
again this year, to hear their input - 
*	Discussion:

*	The ED has the final say as to how the NATS finals will be conducted
(as has always been the case with the Nats) 
*	It is important that no misinformation be given through our social
media 

*	A survey was developed for this reason, to dispel rumors and get
input from the membership

*	A motion to send the survey was approved (Masters Pilots who
participated in last year's Nats and are registered for this Year's Nats
should have that in their email now, so please respond).

*	Regarding the new sequence proposals, there was enough conversation
to warrant a dedicated meeting to review the sequences and rationale.
Though those sequences have been distributed out prematurely, it's important
that until they are posted as official, they are just that; proposals.  Once
the sequences have been properly vetted, they will be published for comment.

Our intent is to improve the quality of the NSRCA organization and the Nats.
Practice up and make the commitment to join in the fun.  We all look forward
to seeing you in Blytheville next month.

Respectfully,

NSRCA Board of Directors

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