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With the current structure of the event and basing my opinion on what's been said here, he should have been asked to leave. If I were one of the paying participants, it would have frustrated me to know someone took the back door in.
Without knowing many other details involved in the conference, it's hard to say if it should be opened up to all members for "free". I do agree that a tiered structure does make sense, and people should be required to register in advance. Let's just say that the SCCA decides to open this up for members to attend for free. That now requires the club to rent a much larger facility, adding to the cost of the conference. These costs must be paid for somehow, wheither that means the regions fees need to be increased, our membership fees need to be increased, or via some other method. In anycase, it will have some impact on the club's members. O.k. guys, start writing your draft to complain if this gets changed. <_<
It's interesting to hear see some of the ways people approach this and other topics, complaining how SCCA doesn't listen to you, or won't provide answers to your questions. Based on the way you communicate here (you sometimes come off like an ass), I wonder how you communicate when seeking this information. The guys/gals at the National office are not difficult to get in touch with. I've had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Dickerson several times and have nothing but very positive things to say about him. Bring any issues up with your region and let them take it up the ladder if appropriate.
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