Hi Bob, I truly believe that overlooking Nigel’s contribution was an unintentional oversight. The first I heard of the award was today and I immediately phoned Nigel with my concern as to him not being given credit for what he had done. I then also emailed an appropriate GFA official suggesting that it might be possible to give the award on a joint basis. Was told it might be difficult now but that the idea would be put to an subsequent GFA board meeting. For the record I investigated the use of Flarms overseas and then approached Nigel in the hope he could manufacture them. As much as anyone I respect the work Nigel, whom I count upon as a friend, contributes to the gliding movement,
Bob, Your concern and support of Nigel is justified and I truly hope the omission can be rectified. It is about ten years since Flarms were introduced into Australia and peoples memories are not always perfect particularly when they were not personally involved, All the best, Harry, To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Fw: Nigel's omission I seldom post on this site but feel strongly that Nigel Andrews has essentially been insulted by Harry’s award. As Harry pointed out, the associated comments in the announcement were correct. Harry did finance the development of Aus Flarm when he had confidence that Nigel was on to something very significant for the movement. Harry certainly deserves his award for backing something so significant. However I am somewhat ashamed that the GFA, an association of which I have been a member for 50 years, chose to award Harry for his contribution , while ignoring Nigel’s even more significant contribution. Would not a joint award of that prestigious award have been more appropriate? Bob Ward -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring
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