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# How were the members of the NASPA [[Steering Committee]] chosen? <br /> The committee members were chosen by the NSA. The selection criteria were not made public, but the committee includes NSA Persons of the Year, top directors and non-directing players, people who have and have not worked directly for the NSA, and people from north, south, east and west. It clearly did not include several people who could have made significant contributions to the committee, but the initial size of the committee is already a little too large, and there will be plenty of later opportunities for others to work with NASPA. | # How were the members of the NASPA [[Steering Committee]] chosen? <br /> The committee members were chosen by the NSA. The selection criteria were not made public, but the committee includes NSA Persons of the Year, top directors and non-directing players, people who have and have not worked directly for the NSA, and people from north, south, east and west. It clearly did not include several people who could have made significant contributions to the committee, but the initial size of the committee is already a little too large, and there will be plenty of later opportunities for others to work with NASPA. | ||
# Will I have to pay more to play SCRABBLE? <br />Yes. It takes money to run an organization. Hasbro is no longer providing that money, so for the foreseeable future, players will be charged higher fees than under the NSA regime. | # Will I have to pay more to play SCRABBLE? <br />Yes. It takes money to run an organization. Hasbro is no longer providing that money, so for the foreseeable future, players will be charged higher fees than under the NSA regime. | ||
− | # What will I get for my money? <br />NASPA is a player-run organization committed to expanding the playing community by continually improving its services and your playing experience. | + | # What will I get for my money? <br />NASPA is a player-run organization committed to expanding the playing community by continually improving its services and your playing experience. If you have suggestions as to new services you would like to pay for, please contact our [[Membership Committee]]. As of now, buying a membership will show your support for the new organization, entitle you to play in sanctioned tournaments and have your achievements officially recognized, and you will receive a special low membership number. |
# Should I renew my [[membership]] in the NSA? <br />Yes. If you let your NSA membership lapse right now, you will stop receiving the NSA newsletter, and you will not be allowed to play in sanctioned tournaments. | # Should I renew my [[membership]] in the NSA? <br />Yes. If you let your NSA membership lapse right now, you will stop receiving the NSA newsletter, and you will not be allowed to play in sanctioned tournaments. | ||
# What if my membership runs out one month or so before NASPA takes over and I sign up with the NSA for a whole year, will I get a prorated refund? <br /> No. However, you will continue to receive the NSA newsletter for the remainder of your subscription, and if you purchase an annual NASPA membership before July 1, 2009, it will be valid until the end of 2010. | # What if my membership runs out one month or so before NASPA takes over and I sign up with the NSA for a whole year, will I get a prorated refund? <br /> No. However, you will continue to receive the NSA newsletter for the remainder of your subscription, and if you purchase an annual NASPA membership before July 1, 2009, it will be valid until the end of 2010. | ||
# When will NSA clubs become NASPA clubs? <br /> July 1, 2009, if they pay a fee. | # When will NSA clubs become NASPA clubs? <br /> July 1, 2009, if they pay a fee. | ||
# Will the rules and lexicon change? <br /> The NSA [[Rules Committee]] and [[Dictionary Committee]] will be transferred to NASPA, and continue their work as usual. There will be regular updates to the Rules, and the [[Long List]] will be updated in the next few years. | # Will the rules and lexicon change? <br /> The NSA [[Rules Committee]] and [[Dictionary Committee]] will be transferred to NASPA, and continue their work as usual. There will be regular updates to the Rules, and the [[Long List]] will be updated in the next few years. | ||
− | # Will NASPA be taking over Word Gear too? <br /> Not in the foreseeable future. The NSA and Word Gear are separate businesses that happen to share staff and facilities. | + | # Will NASPA be taking over Word Gear too? <br /> Not in the foreseeable future. The NSA and Word Gear are separate businesses that happen to share staff and facilities. |
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== B. Questions about how NASPA works == | == B. Questions about how NASPA works == |
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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