I didn't catch what is meant by "a possible NSL." Is this referring to a bid for a national launch? If so, it would be neat of NCR could host a national launch in 2011, but as long as we had enough volunteers to pull it off.
If the Contest Director position is vacated by Warren, I would be interested in standing up for it if no one more qualified steps forward. It looks like this is an appointed position, not a voted executive position.
On equipment, I had a couple of observations, albeit that of a novice.
1) I see a few heavy or tall F and G motor rockets launching off the low power pads. The launch rods don't seem long enough for these low-G-force flights. Maybe we need a longer 1/4" rod like the standard HPR pads set up on "range right." If we don't have another 1/4" rod on a tripod mount, maybe that would be a useful addition.
2) For the MHM and Octoberfest launches, I noticed that setting up of the big rockets in the back of range left takes long enough that the closer H & I rockets need to wait a while. I wonder if we couldn't improve the throughput and reduce the waiting time by splitting into three ranges. With a little more space taken up, we could meet the minimum distance requirements. But I imagine we would need a new launch controller. Any value in this idea?
Chad
Thank you for reviving an old thread. Yes, Contest Director is sort of an appointed position. Time ago it was really whomever wanted to organize and run a contest - not really a formal or official position. As the club membership grew, so did some of the supposed responsibilities.
I'm certainly open to passing the contest director role on - particularly if I take over TRA Prefect. A little new energy would be a good thing and the more folks we have step up to the plate, the easier Joe's job gets. NCR always needs volunteers.
Warren
I am definitely interested.
There is a lot of info out there (on the web) on this, not all of it that accurate.
I should add a comment to expand on what Joe said - there are only 3 elected positions open to all members - President, Tripoli Prefect and Tripoli Secretary. All other executive committee positions are filled at the discretion of the President based upon interest and the skills of the volunteer. For instance, I'm also webmaster and head of IT subcommittee (such as it is - two of us). We also have a Treasurer - Ken Plattner, a Volunteer coordinator - Ed Dawson, and equipment manager(s) - Ed and myself.
If you're interested in working with the executive committee, see Joe at the annual meeting.
Warren
Oh sure, cut and paste and make me look like a dork. LOL
Thanks. Much less confusing this way. 😛
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