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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>That's a good question Chuck. Now here's a few for
everyone.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Without exposure, and by that I mean POSITIVE
exposure, it's a bit difficult to gain new interest from people outside of
competition pattern flying. It can be done, but slowly.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now what about the people we already have, or the
people we USED to have? Have you picked up the phone or sent an email to any
previous members you haven't seen in a while? I have, I do it all the time. If
you have a hole in the bucket, you will never be able to pour enough new into it
to keep it full.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>When you're at the local flying field, do you make
it a point to fly when there are a lot of people around, or only when it's not
so crowded? Let's face it, most of us cringe at the thought of putting our pride
and joy up there with a bunch of nuts who can barely make left turns, and have
no idea that the left stick moves sideways too. But if you aren't seen a good
bit, and make it a point to be seen positively, then you become invisible. So do
you do it, or let somebody else take that chance?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you talked at least one person into actually
attending a contest this year? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you taken the time to help anyone with thier
flying? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you worn your NSRCA attire on common flying
days?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you sent common flyers to the NSRCA web
site?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you handed out K-Factors to average
people?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you actively used internet forums and mailing
lists to solicit/advertise for new potentials, and been extremely helpful (even
if arguementative)?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you taken the time to help someone build
and/or properly align an airframe, pattern guy or not?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If/when people mention you are a very good pilot,
do you just say "thanks", or do you make it a point to tell them it's because
you practice precision aerobatics? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you BSed with the locals and told good stories
about how much fun it is to compete, going into that last round with only a
couple fractions of points between you and the next guy, knowing whoever blinks
loses...you know, talk it up.....and make mention that there is no REAL
pressure, only as much as you put on yourself....and that most guys in the entry
class fly about the same as them, give or take?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>How many contests have you attended this last year?
If less than 4 and there ARE 4 contests within reasonable driving
distance.....why? Was it because you legitimately have a good reason, or because
you just didn't go "because"?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Have you volunteered to do anything for the NSRCA
lately? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you can't answer "yes" to all of these, you
aren't doing YOUR part. Let's face it, you can't put a gun to someone's head and
make them go to a contest. All you can do is lay it out before them, and make it
as appealing as possible. Then some will do it, some won't, that's human nature.
MOST won't. We have to accept that and work with what we CAN get.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>And policy wise, perhaps we should put more
emphasis on fixing existing problems to keep the people we already
have.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>"Ask not what the NSRCA can do for you, but what
you can do...." well you get the idea.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Mike</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=chochhalter@direcway.com href="mailto:chochhalter@direcway.com">Chuck
Hochhalter</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> Thursday, November 17, 2005 9:34
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Growing pattern</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Well, it appears after a flurry of
messages, lots of discussion, realizing a
problem….<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Again<SPAN class=GramE>..</SPAN>
<SPAN class=GramE>there</SPAN> has not been ANYTHING done to try and come up
with a slight game plan to help pattern.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">IT WILL
DIE!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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