hopalong Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 After being a NROI certified CRO for 6 years I have decided not to get current. Starting to see way too much carelessness (yes I did correct many with the appropriate methods). Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Amen. I too decided to be part of the problem rather than part of the solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscbob Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Am I missing something here is does losing a good CRO just make things worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Am I missing something here is does losing a good CRO just make things worse? +1... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It's called burn out... I hope you get over it Hop... we need more, not less of you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It's called burn out... I hope you get over it Hop... we need more, not less of you.Jim Absolutely + a zillion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I feel you Hop. Sometimes, it's just down right scary as an RO. I've had more than my share of great views of muzzles and shooters with WAY too much attitude. It's annoying, and I'm gettin' there, but will trudge along for a couple more years. I feel ya though. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Sounds like no support at the RO level and nobody has your "6". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
et45 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Keep it current,just shoot and paste targets.If you let it lapse for a few years you have to take the level 1 class again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed K Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I just sent my CRO correspondence course check into Kim yesterday. Don't give up on CRO's or RO's. Maybe lay low for a bit, and just paste targets. WE, (NROI) need all of the CRO's we can get. You teach us RO's alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moverfive Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 After being a NROI certified CRO for 6 years I have decided not to get current.Starting to see way too much carelessness (yes I did correct many with the appropriate methods). Hop Since you obviously won't be doing the hundreds of major matches around the country now........does this mean we can expect to see you show up in Dickson more often????????? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspian_45 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 So you're going to make a run a the Revo title next year ............... Anyway......just cause you ain't NROI certified don't meen nuthin'. You can still RO better than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks for the encouragement and good words. I did this with much thought and deliberation, just think it is the better thing for me to do (now). Caspian 45, NO, The only thing I'm going to make a run at is being a better person. Mover, I'll see you in Dickson when I see you. Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San_Esteban Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hop We appreciate everything you've done for the sport and you deserve the time off. I'm taking the the CRO course in Feb. and I'll try to partially make up for your absence. Have some fun. Later, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleipnir Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 In nine days the 2008 rules become effective. Yesterday I received the NROI Review Exam for my RO certification. The instructions tell me to use the January 2004 rules for the test. Is that a little odd to anyone else but me? If I don't take the test until 2008, which I will probably do, am I not wasting my time? Seems a little useless to test on old rules when new rules will very soon be inplace. So it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 In nine days the 2008 rules become effective. Yesterday I received the NROI Review Exam for my RO certification. The instructions tell me to use the January 2004 rules for the test.Is that a little odd to anyone else but me? If I don't take the test until 2008, which I will probably do, am I not wasting my time? Seems a little useless to test on old rules when new rules will very soon be inplace. So it goes. New rules = new test = time for someone to write them = time for NROI to review them = time for Sedro Woolley to implement the new exam..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Seems it would make since to wait for recertification exam until the new tests are written and approved. Dosen't make any difference how well you know the 04 rules when the 08 rules become effective in 9 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Seems it would make since to wait for recertification exam until the new tests are written and approved. Dosen't make any difference how well you know the 04 rules when the 08 rules become effective in 9 days. Why? It's an open book exam --- so basically it tests whether you can look up the relevant rule or rules. Once you've been through the classes, and developed a little experience, you get pretty good at knowing that you need to investigate something when you see it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have decided to start the process and become a level one (Ed K's club is putting on a class ) because it seems that the RO is always overloaded and can never get zoned in when it's his turn to shoot, and it is just something that anyone who takes this sport seriously should do anyway. I promise to live up to the standards that you all expect. The more RO's we have the less any one person will have to be inconvienced. I figure that if a person takes a turn running shooters then when it is his turn to be run he will give the RO a little less grief because they have both had the same headaches and can show a little mutual respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Seems it would make since to wait for recertification exam until the new tests are written and approved. Dosen't make any difference how well you know the 04 rules when the 08 rules become effective in 9 days. From the NROI.org web site: Renewal Exams If you recently received, or are due to receive your annual renewal exam within the first quarter of the year, please note: We are still using the 2004 Rules for this exam. Be sure to follow the directions in the cover letter and use the correct rules. We're working on updating the renewal exams to reflect the new rules, but that won't happen until the next quarterly mailing. We're working on an online version, as well. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 We're working on an online version, as well.Troy YEEEESSSS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Hey Hopalong...my advise (not that you asked for it) is to keep your CRO status current but just lay low for a while. Years ago, I let my motorcycle endorsement on my drivers license lapse because I sold my motorcycle and figured I'd never buy a new one....a few years passed and I found myself wanting a new bike again.....which meant I had to go through the process to obtain an endorsement all over again...a PITA! Do the recert exam...stay current...because some day you may wish to play "CRO" again and otherwise would have to go through the process all over again (possibly including the year wait between RO and CRO classes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 As for using the 2004 rules for the exam as opposed to the 2008 rules, this year is no different than any other year where a new rule book was implemented. Also at what point would you cut off the recerts? RO recerts apparently occur all year long, not just at year end. Suppose there is a new rule book to go into effect on Jan 1, 2010, would you hold all recerts from jan 1 2009 forward? maybe june? What is occurring is likely the only valid method. If we get a new rule book and my cert is good for 6 more months, would you declare my status as non-current since it was made under a previous rule set? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I have decided to start the process and become a level one (Ed K's club is putting on a class ) because it seems that the RO is always overloaded and can never get zoned in when it's his turn to shoot, and it is just something that anyone who takes this sport seriously should do anyway. I promise to live up to the standards that you all expect. The more RO's we have the less any one person will have to be inconvienced. I figure that if a person takes a turn running shooters then when it is his turn to be run he will give the RO a little less grief because they have both had the same headaches and can show a little mutual respect. Way to go! Every shooter should be certified as an RO. This really helps at local matches, then everyone on the squad can be part of the team. And it sure doesn't hurt any competitor to know the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I got my CRO renewal exam in the mail today. Deciding whether or not to renew is a personal choice and I choose....to fill it out and send it in ASAP. Sorry to hear about your decision to step aside Hop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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