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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff>I suspect is mostly because of
lack of support or don't have the resources/time or health to commit to
office. What I haven't seen is a change in the numbers no matter how positive
the attitudes are of the officers and leaders. A few years ago when I tried to
bring up the perception of a known problem in my mind I was told to be quiet as
we are making changes and things will improve. That was years ago..
How many more years will it take? I still see a continuing decline with
some insisting it is only a local thing thinking as their area/district is
growing so therefore no problem.</FONT> <FONT color=#0000ff>If I don't see a
change to the positive I have to assume the efforts on everyone's part
hasn't truly addressed the issues. I fully realize all about "<EM><FONT
color=#800000>assuming</FONT></EM>". So if the true goal is to draw new
blood and grow the ranks then the efforts have to be shifted to focus the few
resources the organization does have to focus more efforts to draw the new
blood. If the advertisers were truly onboard they would be there year after
year.. Not need further enticements to return to placing an
ad. </FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><U>None of my comments are meant to infer all the
efforts of all parties hasn't been commendable in their efforts to address the
problem. The results are what I still feel need to be addressed.
Survey the potential wannabes. If no wannabe exist then we are left with what we
have.</U></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT color=#0000ff> </FONT><FONT
color=#800000><EM> Del </EM></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=patternrules@yahoo.com href="mailto:patternrules@yahoo.com">Steven
Maxwell</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org
href="mailto:nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org">NSRCA Mailing List</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:40
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Sinking
ship Syndrome? Pleasereview'NSRCAMembers'</DIV>
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<DIV> Have to agree with John and Mike on this, this adminstation has
only been in office a few months and nothing happens over night.</DIV>
<DIV> The other thing I always see is people with ideas but never see
there name on a ballet if people are really want to make a difference and they
have all the better ways why do we see unopposed ballets.</DIV>
<DIV> Steve Maxwell<BR><BR><B><I>mike mueller
<mups1953@yahoo.com></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV> Very well stated JLK. I have been in pattern for a very
longtime and I can tell you that the leaders we have right now are
taking us in a positive direction. I have a lot of faith in them. It will
take some patience but I think there are a lot of positive things in
place.</DIV>
<DIV> This forum is an open discussion of ideas and thoughts some are
agreeable some are not. Either way its it important that everyone be heard.
If there's a new concept that has merit then in time the group will adopt
it.</DIV>
<DIV> The biggest problem that I see with our sport is the lack of
younger people getting in. We need new blood
ASAP. Mike<BR><BR><B><I>John
Konneker <jlkonn@hotmail.com></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">If
I may.<BR>As a lot of you know I am the ad manager for the K-Factor.<BR>It
is my goal to bring enough advertisers on board to make the K-Factor self
<BR>supporting.<BR>I believe that goal is achievable.<BR>I just prepared
the invoicing for the July issue and total billings, month <BR>to month,
are increasing.<BR>We have a great bunch of advertisers already that have
been very supportive <BR>of the NSRCA.<BR>Please support them whenever you
can.<BR>I contact potential advertisers all the time.<BR>If you have any
you'd like to suggest please let me know.<BR>If you have personal contact
with any and think you can get them interested, <BR>by all means talk to
them.<BR>Ron Davies is doing a great job as treasurer and reports on the
NSRCA <BR>finances every month in his K-Factor column.<BR>Through these
reports you can see it's not just members dues that generate <BR>the
operating income of the NSRCA.<BR>As an aside I flew the Nats this
year.<BR>Derek invited me to the NSRCA board meeting held on Tuesday
night.<BR>I had been out of RC since the late '80s and only started
pattern again last <BR>year.<BR>I can't tell you how impressed I was with
the officers.<BR>Everyone, without exception, has the advancement of
pattern in their hearts.<BR>Everyone, without exception, was positive in
their attitude.<BR>There were no hidden agendas.<BR>No "us" vs
"them".<BR>>From Derek on down we have a great
bunch!<BR>JLK<BR><BR><BR>>From: "Del K. Rykert"
<DRYKERT2@ROCHESTER.RR.COM><BR>>Reply-To: NSRCA Mailing List
<NSRCA-DISCUSSION@LISTS.NSRCA.ORG><BR>>To: "NSRCA Mailing List"
<NSRCA-DISCUSSION@LISTS.NSRCA.ORG><BR>>Subject: [NSRCA-discussion]
Sinking ship Syndrome? Please <BR>>review'NSRCAMembers'<BR>>Date:
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:51:54 -0400<BR>><BR>>I truly hear you message
loud and clear John. Do you have any further <BR>>suggestions, as many
don't want to look at some of the changes that have <BR>>been proposed?
I know it has been discussed on the list to degree of <BR>>making some
just deleting post without even reading them. Either they don't
<BR>>care or don't want to hear it. Hate to be so sinister to assume
they want <BR>>to see the NSRCA fail. <TIC>I hope.<BR>><BR>>
Del<BR>> ----- Original Message -----<BR>> From: John Gayer<BR>>
To: NSRCA Mailing List<BR>> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 8:51
PM<BR>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Please review
'NSRCAMembers'<BR>><BR>><BR>> The attached Chart is based on
numbers on the NSRCA website and the <BR>>treasurer's report in the
latest K-Factor. If the membership continues to <BR>>reject any
thoughts or proposals that might help, I see this downward slide <BR>>
continuing. We are currently on the verge of being unable to afford
<BR>>producing the K-Factor which is about the only reason to stay
on.<BR>><BR>> I tried to post this several days ago with an inline
chart but the size <BR>>was 4K oversize for the list parameters. It's
been awaiting approval of the <BR>>moderator.<BR>><BR>> John
Gayer<BR>> NSRCA
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