Walt's contact called him today and said that he THOUGHT everything was set for our contest. However there is apparently one more person who has to sign off on the deal. Hopefully this will happen today.
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Bill" <wdgowen@...> wrote:
>
> I called Walt about an hour ago and he said he had not heard from West Baden yet to confirm the contest date. He said if he doesn't hear back today he will call there again on Tuesday morning.
>
> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "Bill" <wdgowen@> wrote:
> >
> > The latest news is that AMA is giving us a contest sanction for the West Baden dates. This means that the meet will also be an F1D qualifier for those of you who are interested in team points.It also means that records can be set with one timer instead of two.
> >
> > It looks like final confirmation of the site rental isn't going to come before Monday. As soon as Walt tells me it's a done deal I will be collecting money.
> >
> > --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, William Gowen <wdgowen@> wrote:
> > >
> > > We are inside the normal 30 day lead time requirement for getting a
> > > contest sanction. I got the record trial sanction so we would be covered
> > > for record attempts. If someone else who is a CD and is in that district
> > > wants to try for a contest sanction it's fine with me. John Kagan would
> > > be the one to ask about the F1D regional.
> > >
> > > On 3/14/2013 3:41 PM, Brett Sanborn wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Ben,
> > > >
> > > > If it were sanctioned as a regular contest then it would automatically
> > > > be a sanctioned F1D qualifying contest per the new rules.
> > > >
> > > > Brett
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 3:08 PM, Benjamin Saks <bensaks_at_
> > > > <mailto:bensaks_at_>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > can this be an f1d regional also?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Bill <wdgowen_at_
> > > > <mailto:wdgowen_at_>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Here's the latest info on West Baden. Walt has sent a message
> > > > to the facility that we want the dates for sure. It may be
> > > > Monday before he can confirm but hopefully will be sooner.
> > > >
> > > > Walt is arranging for helium. We don't know at what price yet.
> > > > We will have a helium club like at Kibbie or we will just add
> > > > a little to the entry fee.
> > > >
> > > > Flying hours will be from 9am until 6pm both days.
> > > >
> > > > The lift will be available for retrievals but it may be only
> > > > at the end of the day Sunday.
> > > >
> > > > I have applied for a record trials sanction. I will be CD with
> > > > Jeff Annis as alternate.
> > > >
> > > > At present we have 13 attendees and one contributor. Which
> > > > brings me to the next IMPORTANT question:
> > > >
> > > > If you can't come to the event would you be willing to make a
> > > > contribution toward the expense? If so please email me off
> > > > list and let me know the amount.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks to all who have pitched in with contacts and suggestions!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > BEN SAKS
> > > >
> > > > www.bensaks.com <http://www.bensaks.com>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
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