Jim Deck
Apr 10, 2009, 06:06 PM
In response to requests to develop a soaring accomplishment program (SAP) for soaring pilots that do not wish to include competition in the program, the LSF Board has developed a plan/program variation to address these needs. The details of the program may be found very soon on the LSF website (www.silentflight.org).
The board has also developed a plan to include electric-assist launch as a valid method to launch a sailplane for the purposes of accomplishing tasks included in the SAP.
As required by the LSF bylaws, any change to the SAP must follow a process that is outlined in the bylaws.
To that end the board will:
1. Post the LSF Board proposal for a modified SAP on the LSF website
2. Post the LSF Board proposal for electric-assist launch on the LSF website
3. Request comments and/or alternate proposals by LSF members for a period of 30 days after the LSF Board proposals are posted on the web site.
4. Evaluate comments and counter proposals for a period of 14 days following the close of the 30 day comment period.
5. Determine the final proposed changes to the SAP.
6. Submit the final proposals to a vote by the LSF 4 and 5 members (per the bylaws), requiring a simple majority to pass
7. The result of the vote will be communicated to the membership at large and (if passed) the proposal(s) will be incorporated into the bylaws.
On behalf of the LSF Board,
Jim Deck LSF Secretary
The board has also developed a plan to include electric-assist launch as a valid method to launch a sailplane for the purposes of accomplishing tasks included in the SAP.
As required by the LSF bylaws, any change to the SAP must follow a process that is outlined in the bylaws.
To that end the board will:
1. Post the LSF Board proposal for a modified SAP on the LSF website
2. Post the LSF Board proposal for electric-assist launch on the LSF website
3. Request comments and/or alternate proposals by LSF members for a period of 30 days after the LSF Board proposals are posted on the web site.
4. Evaluate comments and counter proposals for a period of 14 days following the close of the 30 day comment period.
5. Determine the final proposed changes to the SAP.
6. Submit the final proposals to a vote by the LSF 4 and 5 members (per the bylaws), requiring a simple majority to pass
7. The result of the vote will be communicated to the membership at large and (if passed) the proposal(s) will be incorporated into the bylaws.
On behalf of the LSF Board,
Jim Deck LSF Secretary