While I believe this forum to be an invaluable asset for our state and our sport, I do not believe it works well for making decisions on matters like this. It is difficult to really ascertain whether comments are coming from a vocal minority or truly represent the will of our members.
Mike, you are absolutely right and this is not representative of the masses and is as you suggest, the "vocal minority". Those of us who have been with this organization for any length of time and routinely show up for the state meetings know the hours required at the excecutive level, and are glad to have someone like Kathy to do it. I know of no "volunteer" organization that doesn't have paid individuals doing the paperwork at the top. After all, are those people working in Colorado Springs doing it for nothing?
If these posts truly represent the will of the general membership, I would not oppose having the board revisit our decision.
Mike I would suggest that this matter be left to discussions at the district and state meetings and thus each district can decide how much time they want to spend on it. Your first instinct when being called in effect dishonest, was the correct one. While difficult to let some of this name calling pass, it is often the best policy.
