It's been a while since haunting this blog.
Since the last posting, I managed to get the Gin Carrera Plus up in the air a couple of times at Bridal Falls. Really like the improvement in 'feeling' over the base Carrera - feedback from the wing tips is spot on.
Health took another nose dive Sept/Oct bringing the flying season to an end (it has since started improving with an increase in dosage of the med cocktail).
AND....I'm no longer on the Board of Directors for our local club - the President, Tom, let me off the hook at the AGM (I think he realized I don't have enough left in me to give the role the attention it needs). When agreeing to run again last year, I wasn't counting on further health issues or ending up back in the games industry - balancing the needs of the club against real life has proved a bit much. But everything worked out in the end and new, eager blood has stepped in to take over. Looking forward to seeing what new ideas they roll out over the next year.
Being on the Board for the largest paragliding/hang gliding club in the country certainly provided for an education in the legal and regulatory considerations that go into free flying and clubs in general.
Two big ones:
Since the last posting, I managed to get the Gin Carrera Plus up in the air a couple of times at Bridal Falls. Really like the improvement in 'feeling' over the base Carrera - feedback from the wing tips is spot on.
Health took another nose dive Sept/Oct bringing the flying season to an end (it has since started improving with an increase in dosage of the med cocktail).
AND....I'm no longer on the Board of Directors for our local club - the President, Tom, let me off the hook at the AGM (I think he realized I don't have enough left in me to give the role the attention it needs). When agreeing to run again last year, I wasn't counting on further health issues or ending up back in the games industry - balancing the needs of the club against real life has proved a bit much. But everything worked out in the end and new, eager blood has stepped in to take over. Looking forward to seeing what new ideas they roll out over the next year.
Being on the Board for the largest paragliding/hang gliding club in the country certainly provided for an education in the legal and regulatory considerations that go into free flying and clubs in general.
Two big ones:
- The club must be incorporated. Being otherwise opens the entire membership to the risk of being named parties in litigation. Consult a lawyer if you need more info on the risks of joining an unincorporated club (as they will vary by juristiction).
- If you are asked to serve on the Board of a club, make sure they have Directors and Officers Insurance. It basically helps cover you as a Board member in the event of a lawsuit for a perceived mistake or omission in carrying out your role, but typically does not include willful illegal acts. Talk to an insurance provider more info on D&O insurance.
Small things to consider that could have a huge impact on you as a member and as a Director if you are asked to 'step up'.
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