[NSRCA-discussion] Nats Registration

[Mark Douceyj]

Monte,

Thanks for your response.  Do understand the challenge of putting on a major event
such as the NATS.  You mentioned in your post closing registration a month before the
Event, and not having late registration, I can understand that with what has to get done.

 However it is 7 weeks in this case and that does make it difficult.  I did have a decent
Job but when I am told with 4 weeks notice I will be out of the country it makes it hard for me to commit 7 or 8 weeks out.  I could plan time off but if business required that need to be halfway around the world time off gets Cancelled.  Over a 5 year period
This happened to me many times.  

I was in no way slamming what the great volunteers do I just would like to see more
People attend.  

Mark

Mark Doucey
317-407-4821 - Cell
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> On Mar 5, 2020, at 9:13 AM, Monte Richard <mrichard at compassengineering.com> wrote:
> 
> Mark
>  
> Once upon a time I too thought why close registration a month before the event. But after being involved with executing the Nats, I have found that those 4 weeks are a major scramble to finalize all the flight orders, judging assignments, programing issues for scoring, preparing and printing all the material for the pilot packets, creating contestant badges, stuffing all the packet envelopes, and executing all the other pressing matters to finalize preparations for the nats. Adding late registrants to the mix means almost starting over due to the effect it has on the computerized pilots schedules and judging assignments. All these volunteers who do all these tasks to put on the event also have jobs and families they need to attend to during that 4 weeks, so even though it seems like a lot of time to get it done, in reality, it is a monumental task especially is a team selection year.
>  
> In order to help the event run smoother and lighten the considerable load on the volunteers that plan and put on the event , we are asking for everyone to sign up a little earlier.
>  
> Sorry if this is an inconvenience, but it really helps those preparing the event.
>  
> Monte Richard
> 2019/20 AMA Pattern Nats ED
> 2021 F3A World Championship ED
> AMA 5581, FAI USA5581, NSRCA 4469
> mrichard at compassengineering.com
> Cell 337-349-6627
>  
> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Mike Harrison via NSRCA-discussion
> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 5:02 PM
> To: 'Mark Doucey'; 'General pattern discussion'
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Registration
>  
> Well, there is no perfect solution.  However, it baffles me that for someone to wait until a couple of weeks before a major event that requires a week off, typically hours of travel, hundreds of dollars in expense, etc.,etc. one would wait until the last minute to sign up.  Anyone that has a decent job would be expected to give the employer time to make adjustments for the employee’s absence.  I would expect the family would appreciate the advance notice as well. 
>  
> These comments also reflect the lack of understanding and appreciation for the amount of time, planning, coordination, work, and effort of behalf of all the VOLUNTEERS that put in their efforts to make the event happen.  I will not explain all that, you are just going to have to figure it out. 
>  
> I assure you this cutoff date has insignificant impact on the decline of the event.   There are many factors causing that-not offering impulsiveness to come to the nats is not one of them.  If you are on the fence, sign up to compete.  If you cant make it then donate the entry fee.  The nats is very expensive and the donation would be to a worthy cause.
>  
> If you are so concerned about all that feel free to come to the Nats and offer your services to help in any way possible. 
>  
> Mike
>  
> Dr. Michael S. Harrison, DDS
> 122 Corporate Terrace
> Hot Springs, AR 71913
> (501) 520-6677
>  
> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Mark Doucey via NSRCA-discussion
> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:17 PM
> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Nats Registration
>  
> I just saw on the flier that the cutoff date for Nats registration is June 1, 2020 with no late registration.  I do not understand why with today’s technology
> that we are closing registration 7 weeks before the contest – and we wonder why attendance drops.  Last year I think I was able to fly all of a dozen
> flights by 6/1.  Also many people have a hard time knowing if they will even be able to attend that far out with work schedules etc. 
>  
> It will not affect me this year because I have retired, however it has stopped me in the past.
>  
> Mark
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