SStewart

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  1. On 12/16/2021 at 4:09 AM, Deisel said:

    Before advocating for change, I always ask myself - what problem am I trying to solve? So I ask here - what's the actual problem? 

    Quoting Ed here: 

    "I want to abolish the position of National Director. Effective boards number 10 to 12 members; USPA’s board is twice that size. Eliminating the eight National Director positions and retaining the 14 Regional Director positions would downsize the board. National Directors have none of the many responsibilities placed upon Regional Directors, and turnover among National Directors is low because they are largely reelected based on name recognition. But being a famous skydiver or well-known DZO doesn’t guarantee they contribute to the board (some do but many don’t). Downsizing to 14 would make the board more efficient and save over $22,000 in board travel expenses each year. "
     
    Seems like compelling reasons to me. It would be easy to do since the RDs have the vote.
     

     

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  2. 21 hours ago, JoeWeber said:

    I asked Ed Scott if USPA had an opinion. His Sergeant Schultz response: 

     

    A bit insulting to Sergeant Schultz don't ya think? At least Schultz admitted he knew nothing.


  3. CELEBRATION OF LIFE for our beloved Handsome Dave - June 29, 2019 at Maytown Sport Parachute Club. MSPC is located at Donegal Springs Airpark (N71), 188 Airport Road, Marietta, PA 17356. The celebration will begin at 3:00PM. at 4:00 there will be an ash drop at the Susquehanna River. Transportation will be arranged at MSPC as we will need to carpool. We return to the airport afterwards. Dave is providing the beer and Harvey's Bar-B-Q will be catering.

    Trudy extends her thanks to all for the well wishes and offers of assistance.

    ~from The Herd Facebook page

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  4. Any body else get one of these? The attorney is from New York

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    Hi Mr. Stewart,

    I hope you are having a nice day.

    We have an attorney client who asked us to reach out on their behalf. They have a new case and are interested in engaging an expert in the field of Skydiving Safety. This is a short-term, paid consulting project.


    OPPORTUNITY ID:

    O-048708

    AREA OF EXPERTISE:

    Skydiving Safety

    CASE OVERVIEW:

    This case involves someone who was severely inured in a parachuting accident. We require an expert in skydiving safety to review this case.

    QUESTIONS:

    1. What pre-dive training exists for new divers, and what are the standard procedures regarding first time or amateur jumpers performing static or tandem dives? 2. Have you ever reviewed a similar case? If so, please describe. 3. Have you ever previously been sued or arrested? If so, under what circumstances and what was the outcome?

    If you are interested in exploring this matter further, kindly click the secure link below:

    Fucking ambulance chasers.


  5. gowlerk

    Rouge openings like this can only happen it the slider fails to do it's job. It would probably be better and simpler to focus on finding ways of ensuring that sliders stay all the way up until line stretch.



    Yes! Simple solution; magnets on the slider stops. Tabs could work as well, similar to slider locks on the risers but sewn on the slider stops instead. This would certainly help to keep the slider in place during the packing process.
    Onward and Upward!

  6. This letter from old man Bundy is really all they need to convict him for conspiracy in the Malhuer standoff. In addition to the charges from the previous standoff at Bunkerville.

    A common trait with these militia types is this unfounded belief that a notary has some sort of special power. In this case the letter to the Sheriff, the Governor, and the President being notarized only proves that he signed it with witnesses.

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/cliven-bundy-calls-oregon-refuge-occupation-continue-article-1.2517584
    Onward and Upward!

  7. These guys have to be the dumbest criminals in the world. They record their crimes and put the videos on Facebook and youtube. It's like taking your go-pro to the bank robbery and bragging about it later. The old man announced on Facebook he was going to Oregon. What did he think was going to happen?

    I thought they might try to pick him up when he went to the funeral in Utah but he was traveling with his "posse" and they did not want another highway confrontation. He flew to PDX thinking he was still above the law. These idiots still have no idea how much trouble they are in.
    Onward and Upward!

  8. I am so mad those rotten assholes did this to us. And for what? Nothing, absolutely nothing.
    They invaded Oregon unwanted and tore a small town apart. One man is dead and the rest of the gang is in jail. Are you proud of yourselves now? Stupid fucking idiots.
    They gave up the right to citizenship when they turned their guns on their own country and the good men and women of Harney county. They are not patriots, they are traitors and low life scumbags. Fuck them.

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oregon-town-torn-apart-by-protest-at-wildlife-refuge/ar-BBoSuqh?ocid=spartanntp
    Onward and Upward!