So there were 107 survey respondents...

How many NSRCA members are there? How many AMA pilots who fly Pattern but aren't NSRCA members?

How many follow RCU and were tuned in to the debate, or even knew about the poll?

I really and truly do appreciate all the volunteer effort that goes into getting things done. I have been a board member/club officer in a few organizations and have some inkling of all the work and thought and behind-the-scenes communication of which the general membership is completely unaware. Scott, although I disagree with just about everything you are trying to do with regard to these rules changes, I don't doubt that your intentions are sincerely focused upon the promotion of Pattern and an effort to increase participation.

However, with all due and sincere respect, this whole exercise has a rushed feel about it and contains a slapdash basket of proposals that do not appear to be ready for prime time.

Sometimes the best option is to step back, take a deep breath and figure out how to inform and involve more of the people that will ultimately be affected.