Horrace,

Thanks again for the good comments and provided info. I have a copy of the 2007-2008 rule book and it is good to re-read that section evey once in a while. I agree with you, it is much easier to host a "competition" event than a fly-in or funfly. The IMAC, indoor events, and control line guys all know what is expected of them when they show up for a meet. However, I seem to get flack from those that do not want to be involved in competition and they think it is "stupid" to have to meet the competition rules. As always, I tried to be informative and let them know that these are not my rules,,,,they are the rules of the AMA who sanctioned the event require.

I have told several clubs over the years that if you don't want to follow the rules then don't have a sanctioned event. OR for that fact, just disband as a AMA club and do what ever you want to do! OR ....just have a AMA event that is not sanctioned. IF the true goal is to just get a bunch of guys together to fly with no rules and regulationsa at all, then do it with local advertising and not file for a event listing with the AMA. But I tell them that if you want the converage and additional protection then you have to comply with the regulations.

JohnBuckner
You have a valid question. I am one of the 3 CD's that can not attend. I would almost be willing to change my plans to take care of the event, but based on what happen at last years event with one rebel child, I am not going to bend over backwards for the club until this individual is put on probation or kick off the club. After last years event that I CD'd I called my VP and wanted some help to get this individual who is a real bad apple and gives the whole organization a bad image some idea how to get ride of him. The VP said there is nothing AMA can do on the local club level with individuals. I can see his point put it really gives me no power to do anything about him. SO....I am not willing to participate until the local club to host events until they either revoke his membership or at least put him on probation. The club took no action against this individual and it was a real slab in the face to me. He has only been a member for about 4 years and thinks he runs the show and no one yet other than myself is willing to oppose him.

Any suggestion on how to resolve this delima?

It is hard to help when you have someone who doesn't want to listen to reason. When that individual becomes verbally abusive I think it is time and would be benifical to remove such individual from the club. I am a BIG suppoter of AMA and I like what they have done for this sport/hobby. I want to comply with the requirements that AMA sets and feel they try to impliment changes when needed. I do wish that individuals like this could be dealt with on the national level by suspending thier AMA licsense. I wish the local VP could be more involved in mediation. I wished more club memeber would want to follow AMA and not just wear a cloak for the insurance coverage.

I know that I am not the only one that has had trouble at events with someone who wants to be a "jerk", and be loud, and yell, and make a scene just because they don't like rules and they don't want to follow AMA "competition" rules just to have a fun fly or jumbo event. In their eyes, it is silly and rediculos to make all the rules. They want to come, be loud, and have fun....to them, that is what it is all about. The problem is......is some ways....the CD, who has allowed them at some previous event to get by with it. So a pattern develops and they continue to march on!

I really would like to see the event continune in the future and I really hope that we get this iron out. There needs to be some changes and some education to club members about AMA events and how to do it right. When you have a divided camp it makes it hard to have cooperation. I am out of ideas....HELP!!