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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dave:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You took the words right out of my mouth!
Thanks to all present, past, and future officers and volunteers that
work on behalf of NSRCA!! This organization is just like our flying - it
can always be better....that's why we keep working on it. My only hope is
that the personal stuff is taken off the list and worked out with the interests
of the organization at heart. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>There is a wealth of info that is shared on this
list - that's why, at least for me, it's the only list I read.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Maybe after this election is over with, it would be
good to re-instate NPAC on our contest calendars - sounds like the
kind of event we need to look forward to!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Happy Holidays</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pritch</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=DaveL322@comcast.net
href="mailto:DaveL322@comcast.net">DaveL322@comcast.net</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> Monday, December 20, 2004 11:48
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Thanks, and.....</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">THANKS.............and
soapbox.............<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Firstly, thanks to all of the
folks working to make the process better, and the efforts to fix the bumps
along the way. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The majority of
the current NSRCA officers posting on this "ballot" thread I've known for a
number of years.....5......10......maybe even 20. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I think they are all trustworthy with
process, so THANKs for the work.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I volunteered (or got
volunteered) to be the D1 VP way back in 1988, and did that job for 4-5
years.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I did it initially because
I thought it would be fun and a great way to communicate ideas, share
knowledge, and develop friendships with a great bunch of people. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I also found out how much work being an
officer of the NSRCA was, and how it was often difficult to deal with
personalities, opinions, egos, and hidden agendas. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> And 90% of the complainers offered no positive
criticism. </SPAN>Not always pleasant. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I continued to do the job because the
fun and rare thanks outweighed the hassles.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In the past week, I've seen a
lot of misinformation, and a number of allegations and conclusions based
on misinformation. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> And unless I've
missed something, I don't think I've seen a single apology after the facts
were presented. </SPAN>And I've seen a couple people "attacked" for
putting forth, in my opinion, honest efforts to help the situation.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>No one likes to be attacked,
especially a volunteer who is trying to help.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The vast majority of this
community is in it for the fun and love of pattern – win or lose.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>And passion for the event can lead to
some disagreements, but I think it is important to remember we need to keep it
fun to maintain our numbers and hopefully grow them – we are too small a
community to fight amongst ourselves.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>And, when you come across the occasional guy (and you will) who
perpetuates misinformation, draws conclusions based on misinformation, or has
a personal/hidden agenda, and offers no apology when proven wrong, remember
they are the minority, but unfortunately do exist in all communities, not just
ours.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Regards,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Dave Lockhart</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A
href="mailto:DaveL322@comcast.net">DaveL322@comcast.net</A></P>
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