Again, I am merely the messenger!
I do agree with Will, Sean, John and for that matter all of you! There are many reasons that may have caused a person to leave the meeting early.
While coaching passes was on the agenda, the reduction was a motion from the floor. I believe it was spawned by a question about whether we (the State Body) had a quorum to approve the constitutional changes. After reflecting on that sad state of affairs, the subsequent motion to reduce the passes was made.
This was not a motion made by the Executive board but a motion made by a club leader. While a few board members supported the motion it was far from a consensus.
Yes, there are a ton of great volunteers that dedicate a ton of hours to the benefit of our kids.
I recall a mandate this past Summer, that after re-thinking was changed. If you feel strongly about this issue, contact your club leader, your Sub director, etc. and let your voice be heard.