<div> I just received word from Rusty Dose of a few new activity's being added to the Nats this year. Heres what Rusty and Dave have in store for the participants and their families.</div> <div> </div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">2006 Nationals Special Events<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>I am pleased to announce a few events which will be run during the 2006 AMA R/C Pattern Nationals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Each event is designed to recognize and celebrate special accomplishments as well as involve all NATS attendees and their families.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Additionally, the events will provide a “media” opportunity to share the unique contributions precision aerobatic modelers provide.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">JR Future Champions Breakfast<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The “JR Future Champions Breakfast” will be held on Thursday, July 20 from 8:00AM to 10:00AM to recognize, reward and inspire the top (10) finishers in Intermediate and Advanced classes as well as provide a special
event for other competitors and their families staying for the Masters finals, FAI finals and late afternoon awards presentation.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Peter Goldsmith and JR have graciously committed to underwrite the event which will be held at the NSRCA hospitality tent located at Site 1, the location of the FAI finals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Orange juice, coffee, donuts (NO COST) and stimulating conversation will be available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have a few interesting surprises that will make this a must attend NATS activity.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in
0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">2006 Concours de Elegance <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The 2006 Concours de Elegance will be awarded to “Best of Show” and “Runner-up” recognizing state of the art precision aerobatic design, model construction, interior and exterior finish, graphics and control system innovation and execution.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Each 2006 NATS pilot will be given a ballot contained in their competitor’s packet to nominate/vote for two
models.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The models must be an official “declared” primary or back-up model.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The OWNER of the model will receive the award. Therefore, the builder of the model rule will NOT apply.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Today’s models tend to be more of a collaboration of talented individuals including designer, builder, equipment installation and finisher.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am confident that the highest levels of craftsmanship and creativity will be awarded to a “non-professionally” produced model.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Having said that, I would be comfortable that a professionally built new design with owner installed equipment and graphics may be recognized.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The prizes will include a physical award, cash or merchandise and potentially a multi page write-up in a national modeling magazine.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The final details of the event underwriter have not been completed as of press time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The winners will be announced at the Tuesday evening NATS banquet.</FONT></div> <div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>--Rusty</FONT></div> <div> </div><p> 
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