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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=025320022-27062007><FONT
face="Century Gothic" color=#000080><EM>Chris:</EM></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=025320022-27062007><EM><FONT
face="Century Gothic" color=#000080></FONT></EM></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=025320022-27062007><EM><FONT
face="Century Gothic" color=#000080>You did check the July 2007 issue for Eric's
column right?</FONT></EM></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#000080 size=5>Michael
Ramsey</FONT></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face="Century Gothic"
color=#000000 size=1>Associate Editor, Model Aviation</FONT></SPAN> <BR><SPAN
lang=en-us><FONT face="Century Gothic" size=1>5161 East Memorial
Drive</FONT></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT face="Century Gothic"
size=1>Muncie, Indiana 47302</FONT></SPAN> <BR><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT
face="Century Gothic" size=1>765-287-1256 x.223</FONT></SPAN>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>White,
Chris<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 25, 2007 9:43 AM<BR><B>To:</B> NSRCA Mailing
List<BR><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] MA Pattern column....(re: moving
on...)<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I miss Eric’s MA
column…. Where’s our pattern exposure in the AMA mag? We have many good
people involved who have helped a lot of us learn and enjoy our hobby. We
can’t afford to build walls between each other. I’m not a current NSRCA member,
but only because my life has limited my involvement at the present. I will
participate all I can because I enjoy few things more than flying with other
competitors, and admiring their skills whether it be writing, R&D, flying,
building, coaching, or just hangar flying. (Pattern flyers are a most helpful
group of competitors!)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I hope (sooner than
later) that feelings will heal, procedures will be corrected if needed, and
people will learn from any mistakes they or others may have made.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In the meantime, I
would like to thank all the guys who have helped so many of us in columns they
write in magazines or this discussion. (risking criticism etc) I admire
all these guys for something they’ve done. Danny Landis, Dave Lockhart, Eric
Henderson. You guys have all made contributions….please continue.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sincerely,
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Chris White</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Lisa & Larry<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Sunday, June 24, 2007 12:53
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> '<st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA Mailing List</st1:PersonName>'<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Going
forward.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Few things come to mind
on this…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For Eric…Although I
understand what you are stating and realize I don’t have all the facts, I must
wonder how this thread has helped grow pattern. Eric, I’m not talking about you
even though this is your ID. How many potential pattern guys have now turned
away because of this thread? It’s an ugly black eye and I don’t appreciate this
forum being used for this purpose. But now the cats out of the bag, let’s deal
with it fairly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> Board….I would like to see where this was
addressed in the past board meeting minutes. I would like to know where this can
be reviewed. If not, I request a copy of the minutes to be mailed to me at my
present address. I would like to know what authority a SIG has to sanction a
paying AMA member from participating in an AMA national event even as a judge.
At what point did the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> Board
discuss this with the AMA Competition Board? If not at all it’s nothing less
than a lynching and the board members responsible for this should resign
immediately. Eric is an AMA member first. The NATS is an AMA event First. I
would agree that the CD, with input from the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> Board, could recommend sanctions to the AMA on
behalf of a written protest.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I would be interested
in what Dave Brown and the AMA Competition Board has to
say…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">With this being said,
if in fact there is rules clearly stated and the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> had the authority and acted in those rules let
me know and I will apologize. I would like to know where it is
written.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Rules that actually
state in the AMA rules book. The pilot or anyone on his behalf can’t confront
the judge. This violation is sufficient to result in disqualification of the
pilot from this event. See General Competition Rules page 12 of 12 under
General, Section 8.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In the General
Competition Rules it also outlines the rules for Protest, See General
Competition Rules page 9 of 12 under Sanctioned Events, Section 18. I will
assume that at a Nationals event, the CD followed these rules. They should have
been followed to the letter regardless of the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName>’s position. The CD is an AMA representative and
acts on the AMA’s behalf. No influence by the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> should have impaired the protester’s right or
the rights of the person being protested.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I would like the
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> Board President to respond
regarding the AMA Protest Rules and how they were followed to the letter in this
case as well as any sanction for an individual confronting a judge regarding a
pilots scores.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Larry
Diamond</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">AMA
5024<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT face=Arial color=navy
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NSRCA</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT
face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">
3083<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Grow Pattern<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Sunday, June 24, 2007 8:41
AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> Mailing
List</st1:PersonName><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B>
[<st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName>-discussion] Going
forward.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please understand that I wrote about
what had happened to me for a reason greater than personal vindication.
There is a fundamental problem with sponsorship, contestant judging, and the
management/development of judges.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">(<EM><I><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I can’t address the information given to the Don Lowe
Masters or the attempt to remove me from Model Aviation reporting unless I do
something and subpoena the records of the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> board, their e-mail their appointee’s mail. To
go “legal” on the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> would just be
ugly, damaging to all and exhaust what little <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> money there is in the bank. That is <U>not
</U>my agenda).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></I></EM></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I can address how I was processed by
the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> as regards allegations of
biased judging. I can’t do much about what happened to me, but I can do
something about the next guy. <STRONG><B><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">So can you. (After all, it could be
you.)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">First of all, the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> needs to amend its charter to state that it is
a ruling body on judging resources. Then update the bylaws to cover the related
process. There is an <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> bylaw on
how to do this and it involves all of you, the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> membership, voting on a proposed
change.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Secondly, the AMA has a pretty good
disciplinary process that the <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> could incorporate to deal with judging
infractions. It tells the accused what they have been charged with and allows
the accused to present their case. There is even an appeal process if the member
does not agree with the decision or the punishment.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We all deserve a fair trial and the
right to face our accuser(s) or the accusation(s).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">With the bylaws as they are, I
consider the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> board to have
acted illegally and to not have given me a chance to challenge their evidence
BEFORE they met and passed their sentence. </SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Most importantly, the
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> needs to revamp its judging
training. They now need to add performance evaluation to allow us to know how
well we are performing as a judge. Maybe we need to be rated as to what we can
judge. e.g. which class we can cover etc. We should be tested before--not just
accused after!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">By <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> board voting, I will be eligible to judge
pattern in 2009. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Please consider this for a
moment.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am sitting in the judge’s chair
and I see a zero spin entry, no stall etc. I think for a moment as the rest of
the spin is being executed. Hmmm?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-What if the other judges all saw
that as a valid spin entry? <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-What should I do? If I am out of
the norm, I will be in trouble <I><SPAN
style="FONT-STYLE: italic">again</SPAN></I>, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-They will be watching.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-It would take only one pilot to
complain and I would be toast….<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-A small trickle of sweat runs down
my back. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-The clock is
ticking.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-Oh no! My confidence as a judge is
shot. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-I
freeze.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-I chicken out and give a
6.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Well, I need not worry because they
will never pick me to judge again. But they will pick
YOU!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">-----------------------------------<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">My thanks for the off-list
encouragement. I will keep your identity confidential. I understand that you
cannot post on the discussion-list. I know that it is intimidating when this
could affect your results down the line. It is supposed to be a discussion-list
about everything that affects pattern. That is, unless your president tell you
to not do so!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I really thank the two
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName> board members who had the
courage to let me know that the <st1:PersonName w:st="on">NSRCA</st1:PersonName>
board was trying to have me removed from writing the column and that they are
currently planning to take me off the list. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am sorry I blitzed the
discussion-list with long notes but, you guys know me--I write and this is what
happens when I do </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Wingdings><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings">J</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Got to get back to the real world
again.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Good luck everybody and best
regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Eric--Exiting the
box!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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