Der Gasser- Letter to Editor

[emayer]

ccm911 wrote:

emayer wrote:

Unless I'm missing something, I haven't seen much quibbling or negative feedback about INCREASING the fees for our DE events. Compared to other clubs it's evident that our charges are below average. In fact, most of us are promoting a reasonable increase to additionally incentivize the instructor corp. The execs have indicated that they'll see what possibilities exist once the budgets are finalized.

I didn't know owning a Porsche made you immune to financial pressures however.....

Here is your quote:

My comments would be to consider a 50% reduction for one student if the financials permit. Most beginner students would likely understand the need for increased fees to offset instruction, but if it is felt otherwise within the club, a nominal increase for all should be entertained.

Sounds to me like it is a quibble for cheaper rates for the instructors and higher rates for the students? Am I mistaken?

Now I get what you were trying to say and no it isn't a quibble.

It is a logical proposal and a fair mechanism used by other clubs to provide incentives and appreciation to instructors who sacrifice their personal time (including track time) and well-being so that we can learn to safely enjoy this sport. It is a potential means of correcting a problem which I and others have seen firsthand of worsening instructor frustration and migration from our otherwise excellent DE program due to increasing workload demands and better treatment from other clubs. Finally, an incentive program has the potential of not only strengthening DE, but in turn will facilitate additional membership and involvement of upper run group drivers that are shortfalls presently.

Hopefully this clarifies things a bit.....