Found Collection

Ah, that explains a lot. ;-)

Mark Simpson
NAR 71503 Level II

On Thu, 08 Aug 2002 16:29:01 GMT, David Erbas-White

We have numbers on file from roughly the mid-1970's on.  If the number
you had was issued earlier than that, then our manual records don't
permit us to search them to find your record.

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Mark B. Bundick            NAR President
http://www.nar.org         president - at - nar - dot - org

Sadly, no. Until the mid 80s, NAR HQ was a paper shop. No searchable
computer records prior to then. If you can find an old card or anything with
your number on it, you can ask for the old one back. If you were a member
any time after computerization (1982? 1985?) they can search the database
and find you.

        Bob Kaplow      NAR # 18L       TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"
                >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<<
Kaplow Klips & Baffle:      http://www.pleimling.org/le/Phantom4000.pdf
NIRA:   http://www.nira-rocketry.org    NAR:    http://www.nar.org

        26-October, 2001: A day that will live in infamy
        Support Freedom: http://www.indefenseoffreedom.org/

        The problem with governments is that citizens need to keep
        them on a short leash; unfortunately the nature of the beast
        is such that governments can usually arrange it so that only
        they hold their own leash.

He didn't ask about certification, but you are correct. IIRC both NAR and
TRA allow a 1 year grace period after which you have to start over with all
your HPR certifications.

        Bob Kaplow      NAR # 18L       TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"
                >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<<
Kaplow Klips & Baffle:      http://www.pleimling.org/le/Phantom4000.pdf
NIRA:   http://www.nira-rocketry.org    NAR:    http://www.nar.org

        26-October, 2001: A day that will live in infamy
        Support Freedom: http://www.indefenseoffreedom.org/

        The problem with governments is that citizens need to keep
        them on a short leash; unfortunately the nature of the beast
        is such that governments can usually arrange it so that only
        they hold their own leash.

It's the same policy as drivers licenses with the DMV. In fact, it's even
more generous than the DMV, as I don't believe they allow a one year grace
period if your drivers license lapses.

Contact your state legislators and see how they feel about someone who
hasn't driven for 10 years getting their license back without re-testing...

        Bob Kaplow      NAR # 18L       TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"
                >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<<
Kaplow Klips & Baffle:      http://www.pleimling.org/le/Phantom4000.pdf
NIRA:   http://www.nira-rocketry.org    NAR:    http://www.nar.org

        26-October, 2001: A day that will live in infamy
        Support Freedom: http://www.indefenseoffreedom.org/

        The problem with governments is that citizens need to keep
        them on a short leash; unfortunately the nature of the beast
        is such that governments can usually arrange it so that only
        they hold their own leash.

I do :-) Since I joined the AMA BEFORE we got our insurance through them.
Had a hell of a time convincing someone at NARAM-20? that my AMA card was
acceptable for NAR insurance (optional back then, but manditory for
competition).

        Bob Kaplow      NAR # 18L       TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"
                >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<<
Kaplow Klips & Baffle:      http://www.pleimling.org/le/Phantom4000.pdf
NIRA:   http://www.nira-rocketry.org    NAR:    http://www.nar.org

        26-October, 2001: A day that will live in infamy
        Support Freedom: http://www.indefenseoffreedom.org/

        The problem with governments is that citizens need to keep
        them on a short leash; unfortunately the nature of the beast
        is such that governments can usually arrange it so that only
        they hold their own leash.

And to extend my drivers license analogy, they make you retest every so
often even if you don't lapse. Perhaps the NAR and TRA *SHOULD* change their
policies...

        Bob Kaplow      NAR # 18L       TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD"
                >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD! <<<
Kaplow Klips & Baffle:      http://www.pleimling.org/le/Phantom4000.pdf
NIRA:   http://www.nira-rocketry.org    NAR:    http://www.nar.org

        26-October, 2001: A day that will live in infamy
        Support Freedom: http://www.indefenseoffreedom.org/

        The problem with governments is that citizens need to keep
        them on a short leash; unfortunately the nature of the beast
        is such that governments can usually arrange it so that only
        they hold their own leash.

Mark,

Thanks for the reply, I probably just missed the cutoff.  I was a member
from the late 60s to early 70s (I think).  If anyone ever 'computerizes'
or copies those past files, please post it for reference (not that I
expect it to happen, but heck, I didn't expect the internet in the 70's,
either).

Thanks again, I didn't expect a direct response, more of a 'generic'
response from the gang.

David Erbas-White

I got a notice in the mail recently. I have to go in and take a written
test to get my license renewed since it has been 8 years since I last
did it in person.

Mark Simpson
NAR 71503 Level II

Last time I renewed my license here in AZ (maybe 5 years back), it was given an
expiration date in 2018!  To avoid needless paperwork, AZ lets you get a single
license until you turn 60!  (I wonder if the picture will still look like me
when I turn 60!)

Depends on what you look like now. :)

Steve