Nghthwk1911 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 OK, So John is retiring. OK that is to be expected he has done the job for a long time, and it has been known for a few months that it was coming.But why is it that in the July 10th BOD meeting minutes are they calling for a July 25th 2014 deadline for applications on July18th and the suggest link is not even on USPSA.org yet? This is an important position that has great impact on this sport and we are given a week to get a resume in to a link that does not exist yet?Anyone see something wrong with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Depends. If the Board is aware of sufficient interest from within the current instructor corps -- arguably the most qualified candidates -- then, no, I don't see a problem...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'd think if John recommended someone for the position that would carry a lot of weight with the board, may have already happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Probably not true, but I have heard that PVH was applying for the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 PVH isn't eligible since he was an RO, not an RM or RMI. Nice try at a troll though. The RMI corps has been aware since John announced and we already had three letters of interest before the announcement went out. The short notice is because Phil has already told the BOD who they will vote for and that they are idiots if they don't agree with him. At least that's what I heard. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Troy will take it unless he gets the prez position. Just my thought of course but i'm willing to bet a pop on it ! I think an outsider has zero chance with all the RMI's available Edited July 19, 2014 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I vote for Sarge. Grass roots campaign! Now we just have to get him to be a RMI....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 The short notice is because Phil has already told the BOD who they will vote for and that they are idiots if they don't agree with him. At least that's what I heard. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil. Wow, chuck! That true? I can see why you are leaving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 .. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil. C'mon Chuck, you can't write something like that without giving more information. It's a teaser, it's bait - it arouses the interest and people will want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j33716 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) ..Goes along with no announcement of a special election for Area 8 either. Steve's letter came before Johns and still no announcement of the bylaw required special election. Edited July 20, 2014 by j33716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) The short notice is because Phil has already told the BOD who they will vote for and that they are idiots if they don't agree with him. At least that's what I heard. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil. Sad that the Association's elected reps can't get along for the benefit of the members. Same kind of crap from the BoD at my club. Shooters will destroy themselves from within. The anti-gunners just need to sit back and watch it happen. Edited July 20, 2014 by remoandiris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The short notice is because Phil has already told the BOD who they will vote for and that they are idiots if they don't agree with him. At least that's what I heard. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil. Wow, chuck! That true? I can see why you are leaving... Chuck Anderson has gone all J.B. Books on us: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) The short notice is because Phil has already told the BOD who they will vote for and that they are idiots if they don't agree with him. At least that's what I heard. I had already hung up after having my fill of being insulted by Phil.Sad that the Association's elected reps can't get along for the benefit of the members. Same kind of crap from the BoD at my club. Shooters will destroy themselves from within. The anti-gunners just need to sit back and watch it happen. Edited July 20, 2014 by Chills1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) . Edited July 20, 2014 by Steve Umansky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nghthwk1911 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Actually the number of people who can fill the role is much smaller. To be DNROI you need to me a RMI/RM and there are only 7 other then the Director himself. And of the Seven only three? have expressed ANY interest, and one of the three also wants to be President.L295 John Amidon NY RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL3135 Arthur B. Brown TX RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL485 Raymond B. Hirst IL RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL2544 Kevin M. Imel WA RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL2421 George M. Jones NJ RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL2345 Richard T. Mcmanus LA RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL3134 Carl F. Schmidt OR RMI 1/31/15 LIFEL870 Joseph P Worden IL RMI 1/31/15 LIFE Edited July 22, 2014 by Nghthwk1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 From they USPSA Bylaws: In the event the Director does not hold RMI certification when selected for office, he shall seek and obtain such certification within twelve months of that date of selection, failing which he may be terminated by the Board. That opens it up to a few more than 7 candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nghthwk1911 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Well then the other candidates have 3 more days to apply to the link that does not exist on USPSA's webpage. I also want to point out that the pass/fail/complete percent on the RM course is very low, hence why there are only 27 total RM/RMI. I am not sure what it take to be RMI over a standard RM but I would guess it is not simple matter of shake the baby and kiss the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 To be an effective RMI you need to be able to teach and communicate with students. I guess the word I like to use is "mentor". My process was to not tell the student the answers, but to provide them with a path where they could find the answers themselves. I loved the RMI teaching and mentoring. I hated the air flight's that were often required. I asked to be allowed to teach classes that I could drive to, but that was deemed unacceptable. Hence, I gave my RMI rating up a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Gary Stevens for DNROI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Gary Stevens for DNROI! At least, president would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Either of those would seriously interfere with my grass mowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Either of those would seriously interfere with my grass mowing Kim will pay for someone to do it for you, no COI involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Gary, you are one of the greatest ambassadors to USPSA that anyone could ever hope to have.... I know that you wouldn't want those positions, but...We could do much worse than having you in those positions. If it were open to vote and you were running, you'd have my vote... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I greatly appreciate those words, even though I am not worthy of them, IMO. I took my swing at the big job twice and placed first loser I served three terms as Area 5 Director and felt that was enough. Time for new blood. I still serve USPSA in my small way when and where I can. Unfortunately, I am at the age where I just don't need any more "excitement" if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Any of them a lawyer? One who can help craft clear, precisely worded rules with as little ambiguity and requiring as little arbitrary interpretation as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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