TX TASO news

[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.

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

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.

Seriously,

Maybe you did not intend to, but... go back and look at the end of the sentence below

"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."

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by DNTXUM P

Seriously,

Maybe you did not intend to, but... go back and look at the end of the sentence below

"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."

Seriously, that was not a frown. (Not that Mike needs any help with this.)

[DNTXUM P]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Seriously, that was not a frown. (Not that Mike needs any help with this.)

The one with the question mark over it? Looks like it to me. If I misread, sorry. Looks just like the frown at the bottom in purple except has ??? on top.

The point still is why attack Scott over this? He works hard at trying to improve his chapter and making the umpires there better at what they do.