[NSRCA-dist8] [External] DVP

[Bob Crump]

The issue isn’t the district champs it’s increasing interest and participation. If the prospective clubs are not interested, this whole idea is DOA. It’s that simple.

BC

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> On Oct 13, 2020, at 7:32 PM, Karl Watts via NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> Thank you very much Art for your service, DVP can be a tough job in our large district.  I appreciate your vision, enthusiasm and organization!
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> I support John as our next DVP and will support him as much as I am able.
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> Growing pattern is tough in this day, but I do not think we should give up.   I would not be involved if there had not been a pattern contest here in Boise.  There are now four of us here in Boise as a result of exposure, thanks to Mike Riggs.  Yes, not a large increase but it is something and there are others still considering.  I recommend if we add contests we pick sites where there is no exposure.  Maybe we keep the six traditional sites and have one new site every year that rotates – seven total contests.  That the rotating new site would be a two day event, one day for the pattern contest and the next for coaching, demos, one-on-one instruction, plane set-up, plane selection, questions, maybe even a small swap meet like mentioned in a previous post.  Yes, sounds like a lot of work, but it does not have to be that complicated.  Pattern is an exciting discipline.  With a little investment and a little work we can help cultivate more interest.
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> Karl
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> From: NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> On Behalf Of Art Kelly via NSRCA-dist8
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> 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,
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> Art
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