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<DIV>In a message dated 5/16/2005 12:05:11 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
GAA@owt.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=403595504-16052005>Individuals submit rule change proposals
not the NSRCA. The NSRCA board has no special power in this process, at least
not in the version of the rule book I'm looking at.</SPAN></DIV>
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class=403595504-16052005>--Gordon</SPAN></DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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<DIV>These rules were written BEFORE the NSRCA was recognized as the official
SIG for pattern, I believe. It is in our best interests to act together,
in concert, which is why we formed the NSRCA. And why we all belong.
It's kinda like being a citizen; we enjoy the protection of the Union, and are
obligated to work with the majority. Being an NSRCA member includes an
implied responsibility to cooperate with the majority opinions democratically
arrived at. This way, we can provide the best possible guidance to the AMA
Contest Board in maintaining our sport, to betterment of the greatest
number.</DIV>
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<DIV>Brian Clemmons</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>