genfreefly 0 #1 October 29, 2002 TO ALL, I am running for National Director as a WRITE IN. I feel i am qualified for the board for several reasons. I have been very active in the skydiving communites since i began skydiving in 1996. I have over 5500 skydives and i have made over 1000 per year for the past 4 years. so i feel very in touch with skydiving community. I am a graduate of Colgate University and i feel my education in both written and social skills can be a help to the board. My experience in Freefly is especially relevant to the freefly related issues that the USPA must deal with in the upcoming months, in Safety, Training and Competition. I am eager to learn more about the USPA board of directors and if elected, i vow to enter my new responsiblities with all my effort and an open mind If you feel i would represent you well, please WRITE IN max cohn for National Director ballots are available in the NOV 2002 Issue of Parachutist. Or feel free to contact me directly and i will send you a ballot. thank you in advance for your consideration max max cohn d-20252 uspa # 119692 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 4 #2 October 29, 2002 Max, I removed your posts from the other forums. We have a few simple rules and posts to the topical forums has to relate to the topic at hand. Feel free to use this forum to share your views and talk to skydivers about your candidacy. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #3 October 29, 2002 Okay, what prompted you to run? What do you think most needs changed in the USPA? What is the first thing you will attack? Will you attend all the BOD meetings? What committees would you petition to get on? And, oh yeah, is Colgate Ivy League? Just wondered.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genfreefly 0 #4 October 29, 2002 reply to 'flyhi'.. hello, ok, i was promoted to run about a month ago in a conversation with Eastern director Mike Perry. We felt that perhaps the board could use a some fresh blood and some motivated people, which i feel i fall into that category. i certainly do plan to attend all board meetings. I feel they are invaluable to a board member's responsiblities. the first issues which i feel i can be helpful in are Freefly safety, training and compeition. all which will need addressing over the next several years. additionally, i feel i would be one of the more active skydivers on the board (over 1000 jumps per year, at many different drop zones), so i feel i could help voice our association members' opinions I would very much like to be on committees such as competition, safety and education. additionally i feel that canopy control (and swooping as a sport) will need representation to keep the USPA safe. I suppose, like all political areans, probably the biggest thing that the USPA needs change in is a continual addition of new board members to keep the board in touch with who it represents and no, Colgate Univeristy (hamilton, NY) is not ivy league , but i like to feel that it has taught me many valuable skills and lessons that i can productivly apply to life and my endevours. thank you very much for the questions, feel free to ask more max [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 October 29, 2002 Why are you not on the ballot? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 October 29, 2002 How do you feel about the GM program? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #7 October 29, 2002 Why do you keep refering yourself as 'i' and 'I' - do you have a dual persona-thing going on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #8 October 29, 2002 Will you send me a .3 lens? -- Hook high, flare on time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #9 October 29, 2002 Quote Will you send me a .3 lens? Yeah! Me too! Or make it a contest, whoever votes for you the most, gets a .3 lens!it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 October 29, 2002 Quote Or make it a contest, whoever votes for you the most, gets a .3 lens! Figures it wouldn't take long for this thread to get hijacked... Let the poor guy speak dammitt!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #11 October 29, 2002 Hi Max, I'll write you in without hesitation. bloo ones ramon"Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #12 October 29, 2002 I don't freefly much, but I think having active skydivers who still love the sport are critical for continued growth and improvement. I'll vote for you and good luck.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 October 29, 2002 Quote I don't freefly much We'll have to work on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #14 October 29, 2002 Ditto what Ramon said. You got my vote Max. For those of you who don't know Max all that well, let me just say a few things. And this is totally me talking, no one asked me to say this... Max has been down to Spaceland twice in the past year to do freefly coaching and organizing. He is an outstanding freeflier, coach and organizer. Extremely knowledgable, very personable and very down to earth. He is one of those rare people that can offer his opinions, suggestions and critiques and not come across as egotistical or confrontational. He is exactly the type of person I would want on the Board to represent active skydivers and freefliers in particular. Oh, and get the .3 lens. It totally rocks. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #15 October 29, 2002 You know Max, you do actually skydive! I can see that it's not a requirement, (considering the fact that some candidates have 0 jumps this year). But you actually jump--I have actually seen it with me own two Is. That's pretty cool and might benefit all of us if you are elected. What a concept.Oh yeah, and if Mike Perry asked you to run, you certainly have my vote! hehehee. I am writing your name in the blank now, you sexy sob. Peace! mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #16 October 29, 2002 Quote Ditto what Ramon said. You got my vote Max. For those of you who don't know Max all that well, let me just say a few things. And this is totally me talking, no one asked me to say this... Max has been down to Spaceland twice in the past year to do freefly coaching and organizing. He is an outstanding freeflier, coach and organizer. Extremely knowledgable, very personable and very down to earth. He is one of those rare people that can offer his opinions, suggestions and critiques and not come across as egotistical or confrontational. He is exactly the type of person I would want on the Board to represent active skydivers and freefliers in particular. Oh, and get the .3 lens. It totally rocks. I dunno bought the .3 lens but I agree with everything else Zennie said.. I'm a Spacelander an I'll write you in.. You Rock Dude!! Good Luck! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #17 October 29, 2002 Quote I dunno bought the .3 lens but I agree with everything else Zennie said.. I'm a Spacelander an I'll write you in.. suck ups!!!!max i think you would bring new life to the uspa. this is what the sport needs count me in on the write in!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #18 October 29, 2002 Quote Will you send me a .3 lens? Yes, you guys are really suck-ups. You should be ashamed of yourselves! Pssst...Max...how about proposing a jump ticket discount for female curly-haired brunettes? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #19 October 29, 2002 But skymama your not a brunette your a redhead!! even if it is just dye it's still RED! "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #20 October 29, 2002 There's still more brown than red in my hair. C'mon Slappie, you're not being very supportive. Chics bring an entertainment quality to the male-dominated sport. Remember, we have the boobies! If I can show up more often to jump because the tickets are cheaper and I wear a little, tight shirt, it's good for everyone! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #21 October 29, 2002 Max, do you think the USPA is communicating enough with its members or do you thik its not enough? If its not enough how do you think the USPA could increase it? Will you be able to be contacted electronically like a lot of jumpers are becoming more versed in (just look at the number of people who post here)? What are your feelings on the Group Member program? There is another extremely active jumper (Mike Ortiz) currently on the board that seems unable to answer weekly questionares from individuals on rec.skydiving, how is your active jumping going to affect your ability to respond to questions like this from jumpers? Do you see any changes are needed to any of the regulations/rules/bsr's/training? And my final question... do you think there needs to be a change in the nature of the AFF-JM training with the introduction of the ISP (seperate rating for upper level jumps, etc)?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #22 October 29, 2002 QuoteRemember, we have the boobies! If I can show up more often to jump because the tickets are cheaper and I wear a little, tight shirt, it's good for everyone! FINE YOU WIN!! *pant* "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffharris 0 #23 October 29, 2002 ...i vote MAX! he's so dreamie...and he brings free stickers when he comes to our DZ too. Yay free stickers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #24 October 29, 2002 Quote ***a jump ticket discount for female curly-haired brunettes? There's always been one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #25 October 29, 2002 Quote ***female curly-haired brunettes? Curley... "What?" "Me?" "Nope, I wasn't gonna say that." "bad...bad boy...bad" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
