[NSRCA-dist8] DVP

[Bob Crump]

	I guess I’ll throw in my two cents as well. I agree with Jim and Rick. I don’t see any examples where adding more contests increased participation. In fact, my opinion is, it may hurt participation. That said, I think for the District to try something to increase interest and participation is a worthwhile goal. You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. 
	In the past I have tried on several occasions to encourage and cultivate interest in pattern flying and competing at pattern events and have not been very successful. I’m President of the Dusters club and their average age is probably in 60’s. They are not competitively oriented. Just a bunch of old guys who want to get together with their buddies and fly their sport/scale airplanes. A few of them have dabbled in either IMAC or pattern but lost interest.
	We’re pushing a large rock up hill. To develop interest in more clubs hosting pattern meets is going to take some leadership in those clubs to promote the event and the sport in general. That said, I’m skeptical it’ll work. I’m willing to help as much as I’m able but my pattern days are probably limited. We’re not getting any younger. I’ve been flying pattern off and on for almost 50 years.
	I saved the best for last. John Bently. Would be a fine DVP and I support his taking over as such.

Thanks, Bob Crump

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> On Oct 13, 2020, at 2:22 PM, J N Hiller via NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> Hi Art, I'm good with John taking over. Does he have a D-8 address? Is it required that he resides in this district?
> Adding contests could get us more exposure but keep in mind that we tried that in N Idaho getting one local participant that also goes to Richland.
> Wenatchee his not a new area. Spokane's not good due to full size traffic that would undoubtedly interfere with flying a sequence.
> Over the years the same few people setup and run our scoring system and adding more contests could be a hard ship, especially if traveling more distance was needed, just my opinion.
> Jim
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> From: NSRCA-dist8 [mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Art Kelly via NSRCA-dist8
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:56 AM
> To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
> Subject: [NSRCA-dist8] DVP
>  
> Fellow D-8 pilots,
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> 2021 is just around the corner. Planning for the new season is underway and, in that regard, I need to inform everyone that while I will serve through December I am able to continue as VP for the district in 2021. It's important that the next person "in the chair" should have an opportunity to get a head start. I have approached John Bentley about the possibility of his assuming the position. John has graciously agreed to step into the role. However, to respect the input of all D-8 pilots I would like to receive your confirmation that you endorse John's taking on the job. 
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> Secondly, thanks for the many responses to the suggestion of adding contests in 2021. It's clear that many of us have concerns about having to travel long distances to participate in district contests. The underlying consideration in offering more contests is the decline in pattern participation. (This is occurring in all NSRCA districts.) Over the past several years we have seen that our newer pilots jumped into the water after seeing one of our contests at their home field.  With that in mind, John and I discussed the possibility of adding a contest in Washington and another in Oregon for a total of eight. At all locations and especially new locations efforts would be made to invite locals to come see the event. We would ask D-8 pilots to make the effort to get acquainted with the locals and to describe the elements of pattern flying.  Perhaps even to provide a lunch-time window for some brief buddy box flying.
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> Structuring the season in this manner would enable some much needed recruiting while producing a competitive  season. The district champions in each class would be based on the best scores of (five or six?) contests. This would enable pilots to schedule events while avoiding longer trips.
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> As always, these are not mandates but an attempt to generate ideas and address needs in our hobby and our district. Please share your thoughts on this approach. 
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> Thanks,
>  
> Art
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