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# Who is in charge of NASPA? <br />The [[Steering Committee]] is tasked with managing the transition from the NSA to NASPA. Its co-chairs are [[Chris Cree]] and [[John Chew]]. | # Who is in charge of NASPA? <br />The [[Steering Committee]] is tasked with managing the transition from the NSA to NASPA. Its co-chairs are [[Chris Cree]] and [[John Chew]]. | ||
# Do players have a voice in how NASPA works? <br /> The [[Steering Committee]] is made up entirely of players and directors, chosen from across Canada and the United States, with a total of centuries of experience as tournament players and directors. All of the existing NSA committees, including the Advisory Board, are made up entirely of experienced tournament players. In fact, the whole point of creating NASPA, at least from Hasbro's point of view, is to devolve responsibility for players from the NSA to the player community. If you’re asking if you yourself will have a voice in NASPA, please see the next question. | # Do players have a voice in how NASPA works? <br /> The [[Steering Committee]] is made up entirely of players and directors, chosen from across Canada and the United States, with a total of centuries of experience as tournament players and directors. All of the existing NSA committees, including the Advisory Board, are made up entirely of experienced tournament players. In fact, the whole point of creating NASPA, at least from Hasbro's point of view, is to devolve responsibility for players from the NSA to the player community. If you’re asking if you yourself will have a voice in NASPA, please see the next question. | ||
− | # How can I help? <br />If you would like to volunteer with any of NASPA's activities, thank you! Please contact a member of whichever NASPA [[committee]] interests you to see how your skills can best be put to use. If you have | + | # How can I help? <br />If you would like to volunteer with any of NASPA's activities, thank you! Please contact a member of whichever NASPA [[committee]] interests you to see how your skills can best be put to use. If you have [[suggestions]] that you do not want to help work on, you can still send them to any committee member, but they will get implemented sooner if you can help us. |
# How do I edit pages on this web site? <br />If you are a NASPA [[committees|committee]] member, then you should have a username and password to log onto the web site. Do so and follow the instructions for [[editing NASPAWiki]]. If you are not a committee member, please ask one to make your changes. | # How do I edit pages on this web site? <br />If you are a NASPA [[committees|committee]] member, then you should have a username and password to log onto the web site. Do so and follow the instructions for [[editing NASPAWiki]]. If you are not a committee member, please ask one to make your changes. | ||
# Will there be executive stipends, will the members decide them, and will they be published? <br /> Yes, because there are and will be people working long hours and spending money for the association; no, the membership at large will not vote on compensation; yes, NASPA will report its budget in accordance with statutory requirements. | # Will there be executive stipends, will the members decide them, and will they be published? <br /> Yes, because there are and will be people working long hours and spending money for the association; no, the membership at large will not vote on compensation; yes, NASPA will report its budget in accordance with statutory requirements. |
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the North American SCRABBLE Players Association (NASPA). Please check to see if your question is answered here before you contact us. If your question is about the NSA (or School SCRABBLE or casual SCRABBLE play, please look for the answer on the NSA web site instead.
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