[NSRCA-dist8] D8 standings

Thu Sep 11 08:25:18 AKDT 2014

All very good points. See you guys tomorrow........Let's go fly

On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 8:36 AM, Dennis Cone <patternpilot25 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Gordon,
>
> Thanks for the clarification. Sometimes I don’t include enough information
> when I write and it leaves a lot to the imagination. Nothing I said was
> meant to minimalize the participation of the NSRCA. Just so no one gets the
> wrong impression, I have always supported them and been a member. All I was
> trying to say was that it was not a requirement to be a member of the NSRCA
> to fly in an AMA Sanctioned contest. I encourage everyone to be a member
> however and for the very reasons Gordon pointed out. If it was not for the
> NSRCA I think the AMA would have forgot about us long ago. So thanks Gordon
> for looking out for me and saying the things I should have said.
>
> As far as registration goes, I just wanted to clarify that if someone is
> following this list and not a member of the NSRCA, or hear about the
> contest from someone else, they can register at the contest and it was not
> a requirement to pre-register. My point again was too vague.
>
>
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
> *From:* Gordon Anderson [mailto:gaa at owt.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:14 AM
> *To:* Dennis Cone; AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
> *Cc:* Patrick Harris; Art Kelly
>
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist8] D8 standings
>
>
>
> Dennis,
>
>
>
> It is inaccurate to say that your contest "has nothing to do with the
> NSRCA". The NSRCA provides lost of support to all the D8 pattern contests
> for example:
>
> 1.) Your contest is advertised and promoted by the NSRCA, its on there web
> site and this is done at no cost or requirements on your part.
>
> 2.) Your contest if promoted at all the preceding contests to get as much
> participation as possible.
>
> 3.) NSRCA provides scoring support.
>
> 4.) NSRCA provides awards design and printing support.
>
> Without the NSRCA's support it would be a lot more work for you to run a
> contest and I do not think you would even get enough attendance to run a
> contest.
>
> All we have been trying to do with preregistration is get a good idea of
> how many pilots will attend and get the scoring software ready in advance
> to minimize any delays in getting the contest started. Knowing the number
> of pilots attending also helps us determine the supply we will need for
> event.
>
> The concept of preregistration is something we have discussed at preceding
> contests and the judging seminar.
>
>
>
> --Gordon
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 10, 2014, at 11:41 PM, Dennis Cone via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>
>
>
> All,
>
> This is a club sponsored AMA event and really has nothing to do with the
> NSRCA. There is no requirement to be a member of the NSRCA to fly in this
> contest and being a member is optional and only counts towards district
> points. If you want to join it can be done at the contest. Pre-registration
> is not a requirement. Everyone is welcome to show up and fly. Even though
> there has been a trend towards a requirement to pre-register, please feel
> free to register the day of the contest.
>
> I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend, it should be good weather
> and a lot of fun. We will have lunch available both day’s for those who
> want it.
>
>
>
> Dennis Cone
>
> Contest Director
>
> Tri-City Radio Control Modelers
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* NSRCA-dist8 [mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> <nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org>] *On Behalf Of *Patrick Harris via
> NSRCA-dist8
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:14 PM
> *To:* Art Kelly
> *Cc:* AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-dist8] D8 standings
>
>
>
> Good to know you found a solution, but being a member of NSRCA shouldn't
> be a requirement to register. I am sure it will be taken care of.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Art Kelly <afkelly25 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Tim,
> Had the same problem; then found that I had to log into NSRCA first.
> Registration went through after that.
>
> Art
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Tim via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
> > I think there may be an issue with the pre-register listing.   I've
> entered my info in several times and it never shows me in the listing.  All
> you can see are the first five names.
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> > On Sep 9, 2014, at 8:34 PM, Patrick Harris via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
> >
> > Good deal...I put on bigger wheels.
> > Also, all that plan to attend Tri Cities and Medford, please pre
> register.
> > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Gordon Anderson <gaa at owt.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I think the field is better, a number of club members have been working
> the issue and I am hopeful!
> >> --Gordon
> >>
> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 8:30 PM, Patrick Harris <harris7148 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Gordon,
> >> As always, thank you!
> >> See you this weekend. How is the field?
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 7:47 PM, Gordon Anderson via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> All,
> >>> I have updated the D8 web site and posted the D8 NSRCA 2014 points
> standings, you can check it out at this link:
> http://nsrca.us/index.php/d8-district-champions/2014
> >>> Please let me know if you find any errors. Its also interesting to
> look at the contest stats in terms of class distribution of pilots and
> total participation.
> >>> See you all this weekend in the Tri-Cities!
> >>> --Gordon
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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