NBRC Item 2012-001
Adding the NBRC Forum Director to the Executive Committee as a Non-Voting Consultant
The NBRC Forum Director, via the Internet, presents EC business to the general membership for the purpose of soliciting comments and input that may be used for vote consideration. To enable the Forum Director to have real time access to EC discussion, which in turn would allow more effective and timely communication with non-committee members, it was proposed that the director be added to the EC in a non-voting, consulting capacity. This move would streamline the process by eliminating the need of constantly forwarding information via email chains as discussions transpire.
Opponents of the measure regarded direct access to be a much more effective way of communication and favored the addition of the Forum Director in a consultation role.
Proponents of the measure were appreciative of the Forum Director’s role and efforts, but felt access to EC business should be limited to committee members only.
Vote Result: The item passed the committee by a 19-2 vote.
Acceptance Date: April 15, 2012
NBRC Item 2012-002
Adding the former NBRC Secretary-Treasurer to the Executive Committee as a Non-Voting Consultant
In recognition of the extensive knowledge of club affairs accumulated by former Secretary-Treasurer Bob Berggren during his long tenure of service, the benefit of tapping this resource was realized. Not intended to become a long term or permanent position, Berggren’s input and knowledge were considered as beneficial to the group in discussion on ways to stabilize and enhance the club’s financial situation in controlling membership cost and more effective use of funds for the betterment of the membership. This move would streamline the process by eliminating the need of constantly forwarding information via email chains as discussions transpire.
Opponents of the measure regarded direct access to be a much more effective way of communication and favored the addition of the former Secretary-Treasurer in a consultation role.
Proponents of the measure were appreciative of the former Secretary-Treasurer’s role and efforts, but felt access to EC business should be limited to committee members only.
Vote Result: The item passed the committee by a 19-2 vote.
Acceptance Date: April 15, 2012
NBRC Item 2012-005
Region Division Request – Splitting Region 8B to Become Regions 8B and 8D / Effective January 1, 2013
Competition members of Region 8B, spearheaded by RD Ron Swart, requested that the committee consider dividing
the region into two separate entities. RD Swart proposed the split because geographical, climate, and predator
variation makes scheduling difficult and unfair to all of the members residing in the current region, which has created
dissention among the fliers. In his request, Swart stated that it currently takes a week to judge the area, which covers
about 2700 miles. If approved, Ron would remain as RD of one region (8B) which includes the following competition
members, among others: Rich Hayes, Abraham Avalos, Cesar Avalos, Joe Hansen, Norm Brill, Rich Farr, and Bruce
Kuhlman. If the split met committee approval and acceptance, the new region would become designated as Region
8D, including, among others, competition members Mitch Reed, Ivan Hanchett, Hennie Kersten, Raymond Rios, Dave
Stone, Keith Maxwell, Clay Palamides, Mark Williams, Gary Stevens, Mike Hoyle, Joe Gosler, Ray Lewis, and John
Perrin. Reed volunteered to become RD of the new region, pending presidential approval. RD Swart requested that
the actual split become effective January 1, 2013 to allow the region to follow up with plans already made for the 2012
competition.
The NBRC President and Vice-President reported receipt of both dissention and support from several of the affected
fliers, which were presented during the discussion phase of this proposal. The supportive members were primarily
from the existing region that will remain intact as 8B, while those disapproving the move consisting primarily of
members that would be forced to become the new Region 8D.
Vote Result: The item passed the committee by a 23-1 vote.
Acceptance Date: June 8, 2012
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NBRC Item 2012-006
Revision of National Championship Fly Policy to Allow Flexibility in Conducting Regional Qualifying Activity
An amendment to revise the NBRC National Championship Fly Policy was proposed which would allow each region
more flexibility in scheduling qualifying activity. Due to several factors, many regions have held qualifying activity in
what is considered less than ideal situations due to existing time limitation. Having only the choice to compete in the
fall months of the year presented problems that affected participation and performance. This proposal would allow
each region more flexibility in scheduling qualifying events, providing there was no conflict with World Cup scheduling
and that the two events remain separate entities. The intent of this proposal was not to create a situation whereas
there would be conflict between the World Cup and National Championship Fly based on scheduling conflicts, but to
allow individual regions a more opportune time to fly and participate based on climatic and predator situations. The
Finals schedule would remain in the Fall time of year.
ï‚· The existing National Championship Fly Policy states:
Policy Title: NBRC National Championship Fly
Introduction
The NBRC shall sponsor an annual flying competition to be held in the fall of the year. This competition shall
be called the NBRC National Championship Fly. The fly will be open to all NBRC members in good standing
who reside in the Continental U.S.A. and on approval of the National Fly Director for those States outside the
Continental U.S.A. The fly will feature both a 20-bird and 11-bird format to be held concurrently. After a
Regional competition there will be a fly off to determine the winners in each contest.
ï‚· The proposed amendment to the National Championship Fly Policy would state:
Policy Title: NBRC National Championship Fly
Introduction
The NBRC shall sponsor an annual flying competition, known as the National Championship Fly (NCF) and
available to all current members. Membership must be current at the time the kit is flown in the regional flys,
as well as the time the competitor’s kit is flown in the Finals for those who qualify. The fly will consist of a
qualifying competition for each participating region, followed by a Finals competition. The Finals Fly
Schedule will be based on a Fall season format and in accordance to the Finals Judge availability. A draft of
a Preliminary Finals Schedule will be presented by the National Fly Director and to the Regional Directors via
the Executive Committee for feedback and for consideration to each region’s preferred dates. The actual
Finals Schedule will ultimately be determined by the National Fly Director in consultation with the President.
Regional qualifying flys may be held any time in the current calendar year of the fly, under the following
conditions:
1) Out of respect for the World Cup Fly and our members who participate in that fly, the region must
conduct its NCF qualifying fly in a manner that does not conflict with that region’s World Cup Fly qualifying
and Finals fly dates.
2) In order to verify eligibility, names of all flyers and entry fees must be received by the National Fly
Director a minimum of 7 days before the region conducts its qualifying fly.
3) In order to arrange travel to the region for the Finals Judge, the regional competition should be
completed a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled Finals date for that region. Should a region face
challenges meeting this requirement, due to coordination of NCF and World Cup schedules within their
region, they are to notify the National Fly Director for consideration of the timeline of this requirement.
Vote Result: The item passed the committee by a 22-1 vote.
Acceptance Date: December 30, 2012