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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I got it Richard. You are a grade school curriculum
specialist!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Richard
Lewis<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 18, 2009 11:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> General pattern discussion<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NSRCA-discussion] Ultimate Answer to many Pattern issues...:)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p>I have come up with the ultimate solution to the issues of:
Advancement, Participant Retention, Contest logistics, Judging Training,
and Overall Happiness....<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>1. No more Classes. Dividing people into classes is demeaning
and unfair, just because a participant can practice more, afford better
equipment, has more natural ability, bettter eyesight, etc...does not make them
any better than any other pilot. Everyone should be allowed to feel good
about themsevles no matter what. We want to make sure people have a good
experience so they will keep flying Pattern.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>2. No more Sequences. Forcing people to fly specific
maneuvers may cause us to lose participants, and may lead to the eventual
demise of Pattern. Some paticipants may be uncomfortable with
certain maneuvers and should be allowed to fly whatever maneuvers
best suit their abilities and allow them to perform their personal best.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>3. No more rounds and set flight orders. We don't want anyone to
feel pressured to fly when they are not ready to do so. If the sun is in
the wrong location, the wind is blowing the wrong direction, or someones
underwear is chaffing, they can choose to fly, or not, as often as they
like and whenever they are ready. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>3. No more scores. Judge training is difficult and low
scores are really hard on the self-esteem of the participants, when they are
compared with other participants. We will still provide judges to observe
the participants flight and they will be able to give "Smiley Faces"
or "Gold Stars" as they see fit to bolster the self-esteem of the
pilot.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>4. No more 2nd or 3rd place trophies. At the end of each
contest, ALL participants will receive a 1st place trophy. No one enjoys
losing, and this way there are no losers, and everyone goes home with
a positive feeling and a burning desire to attend the next contest.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>5. Ice Cream. At the end of every contest, everyone will get ice
cream as a treat. However, due to the litigious times we live in,
it will be Soy based for the lactose intolerant and must have no
nuts for the allergic. A notarized waiver of liability and medical
release form will be required.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>If I can get some support on an emergency rules proposal to get these
changes in place, I think that we just might be able to save our beloved sport....:)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Tongue firmly planted in cheek.....Richard<o:p></o:p></p>
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