Association Politics

[rmiszta]

I work NFHS Fastpitch and ASA Slow Pitch. In NFHS, the training leaves a lot to be desired, however everyone seems nice, and they try to help, rather than punish anyone.
Now, I also do ASA Slow Pitch with adults to try and fill in the gap between Fastpitch and Volleyball, however I cannot get over the politics in the Association.
Get this, we have a UIC who cannot see or move. Our assistant UIC is good as well as 2 out of 3 review board members. The third review board member, who is supposed to lead by example, mainly works for another local church softball organization and has so many physical problems that he is lucky to get in front of the plate for a call at 3rd. Not too mention, he cannot even call the bases and never does.
Now, with the above, the association wants to fine umpires based on dress, timeliness, positioning, etc. Why not work with the people rather than fine them.
I am only worried about being fined for mechanics. My mechanics are flawless, but for when I call a banger at first base. I go to one knee, and in ASA, they get upset, or at least this association does. Never mind being dressed well, hustling all the time, managing a great game, making the right call consistently, but oh no..you go down on one knee and bam...$10 out of your pocket. What a bunch of crap. Anyone else have any fun family stories.

Bob 13 - $10.00 = Bob 3 soon to be Bob negative 7!!!