[NSRCA-dist8] 2020 Contests

[Art Kelly]

Fellow D-8 pilots. This morning I hosted a Zoom meeting with the designated
CD's for this season's contests. This is a very difficult year in the
hobby, not only for the NSRCA community but other SIGs as well. In addition
to Pattern other disciplines have cancelled their NATS. Other NSRCA
districts are reporting difficulties in offering contests.

D-8 has a total of 54 pilots registered with NSRCA. Based on registrations
from 2019 a little less than 25 pilots were active.  As you know, a survey
was sent to D-8 pilots about a week ago. 13 responses were received and
among those 5 pilots supported holding the remaining contests.

After considerable discussion our CD group agreed that we should not pursue
further contests at present. This includes the Fun Fly at Becks Field.
Until we see a steady decline in Covid-19 related fatalities and new
infections, and we don't have an FDA approved treatment, we believed that
we should not organize any contests that could entice people to possibly
jeopardize their own safety and that of others. The CD's will regroup in
another month to assess our options.

Stay well,

Art


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