USPA ballots in this month's issue: vote 'em out if you don't like 'em

[arlo 0]

hey, it's that simple. if you're consistently seeing the same members of the competition committees making decisions that seem counterproductive to the general good of the competitors, vote 'em out.

it seems there have been issues with sponsors, uniforms, nationals award scheduling, whatever.

vote.

the reason this is in the relative work forum is because alot of 4-way competitors have been directly affected by decisions that made no sense to anyone else.

back to your regularly scheduled programming.

[flyangel2 2]

But what if the one person in my Region is the only one running

Hell, we don't even have anyone that wants to be a write in

BTW, I vote every year

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[bbarnhouse 0]

Oh good! Does this mean you will a write in candidate?I agree that everyone should vote.
As to the competitors, I agree if they don't like something they need to make themselves heard. Problem is they seldom do. This goes for the general membership as well.

I have been at the last 3 BOD meetings.
There isn't even enough folks there for a quorum. I do realize that is a lot of people. Seems people would rather be reactive than pro-active. Folks do have means by which they can be heard. Use it.

[rehmwa 2]

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vote 'em out if you don't like 'em

I try to vote 'for' a candidate, not against them.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[airgord 1]

There used to be a time when there were more than one candidates per region, now it is the same candidate (incumbent) for the last few years.
Apathy, plain and simple, if nobody gives a fuck, why should I.

(here it comes)

[harryskydives 0]

Humm write in GORDO...

Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time...

[nitrox100 0]

Any word on a write-in campaign in the central region? I'd love to see that.

[elightle 8]

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...As to the competitors, I agree if they don't like something they need to make themselves heard. Problem is they seldom do. This goes for the general membership as well...reply]

Betsy,

Aren't letters to the Parachutist editor also an effective forum as long as they contain nothing scathing or disrespectful?

Blue Skies Always!
Ed Lightle

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[bbarnhouse 0]

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Betsy,

Aren't letters to the Parachutist editor also an effective forum as long as they contain nothing scathing or disrespectful?

Hey Chicken!!Sure, but again few people write letters, and I have no idea how many actually get published.

[elightle 8]

Hey, how'd you know my old nickname? I got it back in the 70's when I had yellow and white gear and jumped a Strato Flyer. When I'd land, I'd have to have to flap my arms like a chicken and pump the steering lines to slow down. (Unless you really meant to call me a chicken...)

[bbarnhouse 0]

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(Unless you really meant to call me a chicken...)

Nope! Its Chicken Lightle

[elightle 8]

Alright, how'd you know it was "Chicken Lightle"? Seriously, only a handful of old timers know that. I'm flattered the name might still be floating around.

--Ed