Polecat Challenge announcement

dennymaize · Jan 25, 2010, 08:20 AM

Dudes and Dudettes

After much consideration and with much regret I am here to tell you that there will not be a Polecat Challenge 2010. Health, Economy and a difficult family situation with my elderly Mother have finally forced this decision. It was not taken lightly. The Polecat Challenge is/was a DLG event kinda unlike any other. We set a lot of precedents for contests to come and had very successful years filled with a lot of fun and enjoyment for all. For the last two years I have not been up to it and were it not for the involvement of some very good friends it simply wouldn't have come off. Polecat, you see, is not a club sponsored event. They simply allow me the use of the field (pretty acomodating for a power club in prime flying season) All aspects of the contest were handled by myself, family and friends. Hopefully one of the other groups more in touch with current dlg will step up and put on a contest of this magnitude. I'm going to take a shot at thanking folks who have been important in helping with the contest over the years. I'm sure I will miss a few so please don't be offended if your name isn't mentioned. Thanks to Dave Register, Leon Morrison, John Appling, Doug Harnish, Shane Spickler, Phil Barnes, Oleg Golovidov and of course Bruce (the clinic man) Davidson and my lovely bride Miss Peggy who fed you guys till you couldn't throw:-) A lot of these guys have contests of their own and I would ask that you support them for all the work they do for the hobby. Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors who have made the fantastic raffles possible. I would ask one thing from you guys. If you attend a contest this year and win something from one of these sponsors, Please, Please take the time to write or call and thank them for their support of the hobby!! I recieved multiple e-mails from sponsors last year disgruntled because no one even took the time to thank them. I even had one sponsor who never sent the prize he promised. This is VERY important for the continued support from these guys.
I'm not dead yet girls but things like laying in my van last year on sunday with my leg packed in ice and putting way to much pressure on friends and family force this decision.
Many thanks to all the great folks who have supported this contest over the years and all the great friends I've made. Good luck to all contest organizers this year, here's hoping you have your best year ever.

Thanks
Denny Maize

shhhhh! · Jan 25, 2010, 08:27 AM

Thanks for all your great efforts and contributions to DLG!!! Hope all goes well for you in the future!!
-Dave

rcgeorge · Jan 25, 2010, 08:41 AM

Well god luck to you hope to see you back in the future. Economy is killing me also not good.

jcats · Jan 25, 2010, 09:07 AM

Hey Denny!
Thanks for everything, Sir! The time I competed there was some of the best fun I've had. Family, friends and self always come first!

Caterpillar

olgol · Jan 25, 2010, 09:10 AM

Denny, we will definitely miss the Polecat contest. It was one of the best, if not the best HL event. We all wish you well and hope your health improves, and so does the financial situation for you and everybody else.

got2soar · Jan 25, 2010, 09:19 AM

We are gonna miss you and the Polecat challenge Denny. You set the standard for hosting a hand launch contest. Thanks for everything.

Bruce Davidson

Fly2High · Jan 25, 2010, 09:45 AM

Denny,

I will speak for the rest of the Nisita clan when I say we are heartbroken. It has become an annual pilgrimmage for us and you have always treated us like family. you will be sorely missed. Your contest was the best we have ever attended and always take the time to ask way in advance for time off and do whatever it takes to be there.

Let me be ther first to ask, if you had gobbs of support, could we change your mind? It is difficult for me to ask because I, only a small amount , know much you put into hosting such a contest. If support will cause the Polecat Challenge to go on, count me in!! you have always done for us, now it is time for us to reciprocate!! Maybe we will scale down what you normally do but at least it will not cease to exit.

What can I do to help??? I think the Daniel Boone contest in ESL is supported by out of towners, why can the guys of ESL and anyone else who wishes, help you out in kind.

I am sorry. I should respect your decision. It is the fight in me to never give up. Good luck and I hope to see your sitiation - family, health and economically - improve dramatically. The offer to assist always stands. Just say the word!

Sincerely,
Frank Nisita and family

KevinSharbonda · Jan 25, 2010, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the chills and thrills Denny! Got ya in our prayers!

Merk · Jan 25, 2010, 10:09 AM

Denny,
This contest will be missed but Health and Family always comes first.
Hope to see you again in the south.
Good luck

Russ M.
North Carolina

soarluck · Jan 25, 2010, 10:41 AM

I admit to know nothing of this event but I have heard nothing but GREAT things from the man known as DENNY ..I also have health issues that rocked my world and totally understand how one can lose there spirit or enthusiasm through no choice of our own.

Hope to see things improve for all involved

thank you Denny .your glider designs alone are amazing nevermind the contest that all others use to base comparison from

SL

Jerrak · Jan 25, 2010, 10:44 AM

Only been to two Polecats...but those two contests provided me with some of the best memories of my life. Hope things turn around for you Denny!

Tom

djklein21 · Jan 25, 2010, 10:45 AM

Thank You Denny,

I feel very fortunate to have participated in the last Polecat Challenge. I had heard stories for a few years about this event, and your hospitality, none of which were exaggerated. Thank you again,
David Klein

rdwoebke · Jan 25, 2010, 10:49 AM

I also have not been to the Polecat, although I did participate remotely in the raffle and won some stuff.

I am pretty sure I sent emails to thank the vendors (one of them being Denny).

Polecat kept east coast DLG on the map. I know there have been a lot of contests that have taken some ideas from Polecat and are doing really well. I'm sure DLG on the east coast is in good hands. A great event to attend instead in the summer would be the Nats. Now 2 days of DLG fun and on the weekend.

Ryan

Paul Harvey · Jan 25, 2010, 11:34 AM

Denny
I have yet to attend, and have been hoping to, one of the Polecats. I hope your situation turns that corner and you get back on track to where you want to be.

Paul

Fly2High · Jan 25, 2010, 11:37 AM

We will all be eagerly awaiting Polecat 2011!!

Jan 25, 2010, 08:20 AM	#1
dennymaize Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,784	Polecat Challenge announcement Dudes and Dudettes After much consideration and with much regret I am here to tell you that there will not be a Polecat Challenge 2010. Health, Economy and a difficult family situation with my elderly Mother have finally forced this decision. It was not taken lightly. The Polecat Challenge is/was a DLG event kinda unlike any other. We set a lot of precedents for contests to come and had very successful years filled with a lot of fun and enjoyment for all. For the last two years I have not been up to it and were it not for the involvement of some very good friends it simply wouldn't have come off. Polecat, you see, is not a club sponsored event. They simply allow me the use of the field (pretty acomodating for a power club in prime flying season) All aspects of the contest were handled by myself, family and friends. Hopefully one of the other groups more in touch with current dlg will step up and put on a contest of this magnitude. I'm going to take a shot at thanking folks who have been important in helping with the contest over the years. I'm sure I will miss a few so please don't be offended if your name isn't mentioned. Thanks to Dave Register, Leon Morrison, John Appling, Doug Harnish, Shane Spickler, Phil Barnes, Oleg Golovidov and of course Bruce (the clinic man) Davidson and my lovely bride Miss Peggy who fed you guys till you couldn't throw:-) A lot of these guys have contests of their own and I would ask that you support them for all the work they do for the hobby. Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors who have made the fantastic raffles possible. I would ask one thing from you guys. If you attend a contest this year and win something from one of these sponsors, Please, Please take the time to write or call and thank them for their support of the hobby!! I recieved multiple e-mails from sponsors last year disgruntled because no one even took the time to thank them. I even had one sponsor who never sent the prize he promised. This is VERY important for the continued support from these guys. I'm not dead yet girls but things like laying in my van last year on sunday with my leg packed in ice and putting way to much pressure on friends and family force this decision. Many thanks to all the great folks who have supported this contest over the years and all the great friends I've made. Good luck to all contest organizers this year, here's hoping you have your best year ever. Thanks Denny Maize

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Jan 25, 2010, 08:27 AM	#2
shhhhh! I can't hear you!!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tucson Avra Valley, Arizona, United States Posts: 3,678	Thanks for all your great efforts and contributions to DLG!!! Hope all goes well for you in the future!! -Dave

Jan 25, 2010, 08:41 AM	#3
rcgeorge Here is the lift! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,984	Well god luck to you hope to see you back in the future. Economy is killing me also not good.

Jan 25, 2010, 09:07 AM	#4
jcats Launch high. Fly low. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lake Elsinore, California, United States Posts: 2,233	Hey Denny! Thanks for everything, Sir! The time I competed there was some of the best fun I've had. Family, friends and self always come first! Caterpillar

Jan 25, 2010, 09:10 AM	#5
olgol Oleg Golovidov Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 756	Denny, we will definitely miss the Polecat contest. It was one of the best, if not the best HL event. We all wish you well and hope your health improves, and so does the financial situation for you and everybody else.

Jan 25, 2010, 09:19 AM	#6
got2soar Bruce Davidson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 655	We are gonna miss you and the Polecat challenge Denny. You set the standard for hosting a hand launch contest. Thanks for everything. Bruce Davidson

Jan 25, 2010, 09:45 AM	#7
Fly2High Chuck 'Em and Chase 'Em Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,050	Denny, I will speak for the rest of the Nisita clan when I say we are heartbroken. It has become an annual pilgrimmage for us and you have always treated us like family. you will be sorely missed. Your contest was the best we have ever attended and always take the time to ask way in advance for time off and do whatever it takes to be there. Let me be ther first to ask, if you had gobbs of support, could we change your mind? It is difficult for me to ask because I, only a small amount , know much you put into hosting such a contest. If support will cause the Polecat Challenge to go on, count me in!! you have always done for us, now it is time for us to reciprocate!! Maybe we will scale down what you normally do but at least it will not cease to exit. What can I do to help??? I think the Daniel Boone contest in ESL is supported by out of towners, why can the guys of ESL and anyone else who wishes, help you out in kind. I am sorry. I should respect your decision. It is the fight in me to never give up. Good luck and I hope to see your sitiation - family, health and economically - improve dramatically. The offer to assist always stands. Just say the word! Sincerely, Frank Nisita and family

Jan 25, 2010, 09:47 AM	#8
KevinSharbonda Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore. Maryland Posts: 883	Thanks for the chills and thrills Denny! Got ya in our prayers!

Jan 25, 2010, 10:09 AM	#9
Merk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 74	Denny, This contest will be missed but Health and Family always comes first. Hope to see you again in the south. Good luck Russ M. North Carolina

Jan 25, 2010, 10:41 AM	#10
soarluck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada .the great Posts: 1,521	I admit to know nothing of this event but I have heard nothing but GREAT things from the man known as DENNY ..I also have health issues that rocked my world and totally understand how one can lose there spirit or enthusiasm through no choice of our own. Hope to see things improve for all involved thank you Denny .your glider designs alone are amazing nevermind the contest that all others use to base comparison from SL

Jan 25, 2010, 10:44 AM	#11
Jerrak Tom Shupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA, NC, Mocksville Posts: 253	Only been to two Polecats...but those two contests provided me with some of the best memories of my life. Hope things turn around for you Denny! Tom

Jan 25, 2010, 10:45 AM	#12
djklein21 Challenge is rewarding Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,525	Thank You Denny, I feel very fortunate to have participated in the last Polecat Challenge. I had heard stories for a few years about this event, and your hospitality, none of which were exaggerated. Thank you again, David Klein

Jan 25, 2010, 10:49 AM	#13
rdwoebke USA-544846 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Claus Posts: 9,018	I also have not been to the Polecat, although I did participate remotely in the raffle and won some stuff. I am pretty sure I sent emails to thank the vendors (one of them being Denny). Polecat kept east coast DLG on the map. I know there have been a lot of contests that have taken some ideas from Polecat and are doing really well. I'm sure DLG on the east coast is in good hands. A great event to attend instead in the summer would be the Nats. Now 2 days of DLG fun and on the weekend. Ryan

Jan 25, 2010, 11:34 AM	#14
Paul Harvey Soarster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 178	Denny I have yet to attend, and have been hoping to, one of the Polecats. I hope your situation turns that corner and you get back on track to where you want to be. Paul

Jan 25, 2010, 11:37 AM	#15
Fly2High Chuck 'Em and Chase 'Em Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,050	We will all be eagerly awaiting Polecat 2011!!