[SEL] National Rally - my resignation

bill at antique-engines.com bill at antique-engines.com
Thu Oct 14 04:41:32 PDT 2004


Anyone who has not launched a Coke can or tennis ball from the exhaust of
a large engine just to watch it fly - raise their hand, er, type "not me".

OK, not that I agree with everything Adam has ever said, but gee, I'd like
to know what their beef is to make them "threaten" to not show if he's
there.

Hmmmmm, now if his name was Dave Kalsam, I know many many people who said
they would not show at Waukee if he was show director so I know it
happens, however, he rubbed a lot of folks the wrong way, and is thus no
longer show director at Waukee (so all you folks staying away because of
how things were - he is no longer director, his wife no longer club
president, so come on back! It's fun again!)

Bill

>
> Hi Everyone,
>             throughout my recent time as Safety Co-ordinator for the
> National I have tried my very best to be fair and answer all
> questions to the best of my ability and still keep the hobby
> and exhibitors at heart
>
> The responses I have given are of the information I have given or
> interpreted from those above me. And I have stuck my neck out serveral
> times to seek change for what I believe to be the benefit of the national
> and hobby overall.
>
> However It has come to my attention that at least one club has complained
> to the NHMA or Rally Committe about my actions thus far and stated they
> will not be attending the rally if I am present as Safety Officer.
>
> They have also likened me to the Safety Officer who at the Bussleton
> National was found to launch empty coke cans from exhusts of engines to
> see how far they would go.
>
> I have no idea which club this is or how infact what actions I have done
> previously could have even remotly likened me to the above mentioned
> Safety Officer, but I feel having run rallys (including tractor pulls)as
> safety officer for almost the last 10 years with out accident,
> complication, rocket launches or dispute is something I should be proud of
> and infact I am!
>
> And therefore it is my beleif that it is in the best interests of everyone
> concerned that I step down as Safety Co-odinator of the 10th National
> Rally which I will formally do at the committe meeting next Thursday
> evening. As the end result of the rally depends on as many people
> attending as possible both exhibitors and public. My opinion is anything
> that may threaten this core requirement needs to be removed immediately.
>
> I have enjoyed myself 100% in my time with the National Committee and
> having input into the Natonal and I wish them all the very best and I
> still remain open to anyone and indeed the National Committee who needs
> assitance in regards to the safety side of our fantastic hobby.
>
> Any questions related directly to the National Rally from now on are to be
> directed to Mr Julian Price who's contact information is on the National
> Flyers and home page
>
> Regards,
>         Adam Cottrill
>
>
>
>
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