Originally posted by Gibby:
We should be concerned at any time our tax dollars are not used to our fullest advantage. KSHSAA's goal, as I see it, is two-fold. Their first mission is to protect all athletes/activities. The second is to act as an activist in the best interest of Kansas athletic participant. I don't see how this is possible by not being able to vote. If your state legislator decided to abstain from voting because it was in the best interest of his constituents, or better yet, been barred from voting, I'm guessing you would lead a campain that removed the individual.
Wrong again!
From the KSHSAA website:
Our Mission
"The Kansas State High School Activities Association advocates principles and sponsors services which assure that the state's middle level and high school students gain a balanced preparation for life, work, and post-secondary education.
Principles advocated by the association are
promotion of scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activity program, and development of effective citizenship through the practice of good sportsmanship."
Services to Accomplish the Mission
"Sponsorship of educational workshops, seminars, conferences and publications designed to inform and positively influence students, parents, educators, and community members in accordance with organizational principles;
Administration of a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools;
Protection of member schools from exploitation by special interest groups; Communication with policy-making bodies to influence decisions consistant with association principles and operational standards"
Whether we want to admit it or not I think all of the readers of this board could be characterized as "special interest groups".
