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[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by topper

Aren't you your local chapter's president?

And your point?

[topper]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

And your point?

You say you have no vested interested in TASO but have been it's staunchest supporter on this board. Have you worked hard to make your Chapter the best in the state, or, like I've heard from other officers of associations, did you take the post because nobody else wanted it? If it's the former, the argument can be made that you do have a stake in this. If it's the latter, well...

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by topper

You say you have no vested interested in TASO but have been it's staunchest supporter on this board. Have you worked hard to make your Chapter the best in the state, or, like I've heard from other officers of associations, did you take the post because nobody else wanted it? If it's the former, the argument can be made that you do have a stake in this. If it's the latter, well...

Your logic makes no sense. I took the post with the vested interest of the membership in mind, to improve it and to look out for the chapter's best interests. The chapter membership have told me that they don't want this change, so I am supporting that. How does that give me a vested interest in TASO OR the UIL. My interest is in the good of the chapter. The chapter will stay the chapter, whether or not it is through TASO or the UIL.

My argument, as I have clearly stated over and over again, is a simple one. The UIL is doing its job when it looks out for the interests of its member schools and AD's. So far, from what I can tell, it has done a fine job of that. One that is to be commended.

TASO's is doing its job when it looks out for the welfare of the sports official in the state of Texas. So far, it seems to have done a pretty good job from where I am sitting. Every gripe that I have heard on this board against TASO has to do with the failings of the local leadership, rather than the failings of TASO. Those same problems would continue to exist no matter who is in charge.

So, when it comes to a battle for the welfare of the officials of Texas, TASO is the defender of the officials. The UIL is the defender of the schools and their AD's, and what is monetarily in their best interest. That is the way it should be, and it has worked fine that way for more that three decades.

So, once again, to sum up my argument as concisely as possible, I just don't think it is wise to have the fox guarding the henhouse.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by topper

You say you have no vested interested in TASO but have been it's staunchest supporter on this board. Have you worked hard to make your Chapter the best in the state, or, like I've heard from other officers of associations, did you take the post because nobody else wanted it? If it's the former, the argument can be made that you do have a stake in this. If it's the latter, well...

Scott,

What is your income from that position? I'm sure you are reimbursed for every minute, every phone call, every stamp and envelope, not to mention the cost of your ISP used in executing your duties as president.

And how is that TASO 401K coming? Make your first million yet? I'm sure as the president of your association, you get all your uniforms and equipment comped and the schedule.....boy, I bet you get to pick your games and partner.

That only leaves one thing, it must be your ego.

[DNTXUM P]

Mike, I really hope you were kidding by your comments, but with your icon post, I doubt it. I have known Scott for at least 10 years. Let me say that he truly has only the chapter's best interest at heart. I take offense at the implications.

I am not sure whether TASO or UIL is the best way to go. Insurance might be better with TASO, but pay is still whatever UIL decides to give umpires and TASO while they might lobby for pay increase, really does not get officials any more money and TASO has had their own organization messed up for several decades.


But for any of you to attack Scott without knowing him or his intentions - shame on you

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DNTXUM P

Mike, I really hope you were kidding by your comments, but with your icon post, I doubt it. I have known Scott for at least 10 years. Let me say that he truly has only the chapter's best interest at heart. I take offense at the implications.

I am not sure whether TASO or UIL is the best way to go. Insurance might be better with TASO, but pay is still whatever UIL decides to give umpires and TASO while they might lobby for pay increase, really does not get officials any more money and TASO has had their own organization messed up for several decades.

I'm not a union guy, but I can guarantee that if you do not have an organization to represent the group as a whole, how will umpires ever have anything to say about what happens on the field? But that's up to you.

But for any of you to attack Scott without knowing him or his intentions - shame on you

You do understand what an emoticon is and the purpose of it's use, right?

[Tex]

Keep in mind this UIL / TASO situation is a state issue, not a local chapter issue. The local chapters are in a “wait, see, and do” time frame. A lawsuit has been filed by TASO. This issue may not be resolved this school year.

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

You do understand what an emoticon is and the purpose of it's use, right?

Let me see .... smiley face means happy? But your use of a frowning emoticon leads me to believe that you were serious about your first comment.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DNTXUM P

Let me see .... smiley face means happy? But your use of a frowning emoticon leads me to believe that you were serious about your first comment.

You know those "glasses" the teams keep on mentioning? Maybe it's time you started listening. I have not used any "frowns" in this thread.