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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>this was a tough economic year and attendance was
down at all the Nats big draw events. yes, pattern is a big draw event and
requires substantial coordination. I'm sure Nats attendance will improve
next year from shear economics as well as all of our improved outlook on
supporting newbies.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Ever since I joined this list I have
felt that our collective outlook on attracting people, supporting them, and
refining our rules and practices to keep the hobby growing have steadily paid
off. Nothing organic ever grows in a straight line, but we are growing in
my opinion.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> I too was astounded at the IMAC
article. It really appears that the IMAC event this year was below
critical mass. This may really hurt attendance in 04 if they don't do some
major promotion. I can't imagine the horror of, after practicing hard to
prepare for a Nats, pilots hearing judges asking their scribes for
scores.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> We must do everything possible to make
local and Nats as much fun as possible so that we become a magnet to as many as
possible.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>--Lance</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=James.Woodward2@edwards.af.mil
href="mailto:James.Woodward2@edwards.af.mil">Woodward James R Civ 412
TW/DRP</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, October 28, 2003 4:34
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Pattern & Imac 2003
Nationals articles in AMA Mag.</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hi All,</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Have you read the write up by Eric
and Ed regarding the Pattern and IMAC nats results and event running in
general? I really enjoyed reading Eric's article. When I read the
IMAC article I thought, "Ed has a lot of courage to describe the event the way
he did." It once again made me think of how lucky we are to have
dedicated individuals running our Nationals & NSRCA. Lots of times
we start threads about what needs to be changed in pattern. Given some
things could be improved; we must overall have a pretty good formula for
getting people involved & trained in judging. The articles are
definitely worth a thorough read!!</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">No flame suit, just starting
dialog.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jim W.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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