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Just a little note on the side....I have noticed that there are some people who really get turned off by the word "competition".

There are many forms of competition out there.

In my opinion fair competition is healthy. But when "competition" is associated with "competing for members" in this instance I thing we are way out in left field - actually we are not even in the ball park.

A WBCCI member is a member no matter which way you slice it. They can participate at their home unit, next doors unit, State Rallies, Region Rallies Theme Rallys throughout the Country/Continent or International events.

As members of WBCCI we can attend and feel at home in any Unit hosted Rally ...how on earth did "competition" ever get into the conversasion at this level I will never understand.

Where it should be is as mentioned - friendly rivalrys for the good of the community and the misfortunate. Or internal competitions in crafts or games which can either raise money or not. Competition brings about fun, commoradory, team play, communication and community spirit.