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<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>Merry Christmas to all!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>Its great to see all the activity on the D8 list. Here are my thoughts
and recommendations regarding the Wenatchee contest idea.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=3>1.) I would propose we offer the club the same deal we did at the RAMS
contest and the Redmond contest. We gave the club the profits. We kept just the
funds that covered our expenses. If we have a big turn out they make more and we
don't have the risk of having to pay $300 if we have a poor turn out. Also if we
have a small turn out we can finish in one day or one and a half days. For a
little history here is what we gave the RAMS and Redmond clubs the last two
years:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>2007 RAMS, $260 to the club for a $20 entry fee</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>2007 Redmond, $196 to the club for a $25 entry fee</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>2008 RAMS, $160 to the club for a $25 entry fee</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>2008 Redmond, $325 to the club for a $30 entry fee</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>Based on this data if we run the event with a $30 entry fee there is a
good chance we could make $300 for the club and maybe more. Also with this
approach we would not have any risk.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>2.) I assume we could practice on Friday?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>3.) If this happens on a weekend when I'm in town I would be happy to CD
the event.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>Well that is my 2 cents worth.... </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>--Gordon</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=703181103-25122008><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff
size=3>BTW; Lyle, I'll be happy to monokote your plane, we would love to see you
back on the circuit!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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