Board of Directors Election Results

[turbosteve]

Here are the results of the Board of Directors election. I want to wish the winners good luck in getting their ideas implemented.
http://www.pdga.com/pdga-documents/election-results-board-of-directors

 

[BgWvDave]

Bummed Shawn didn't make the cut.

 

[_MTL_]

Sickened Shawn didn't make the cut.

FTFY

 

[turbosteve]

Bummed Shawn didn't make the cut.

me too

 

[_MTL_]

Also, I laid the smack down on write in.

 

[NOStheBOSS]

I was expecting Shawn to get elected. I think he's got a lot of good ideas. bummer

 

[ru4por]

I know Pete makes himself available on this forum, anybody know if Kevin McCoy does. I would hope making himself available here and on the PDGA, Discgolfreview.... would provide a good source of player input.

 

[BgWvDave]

Also, I laid the smack down on write in.

:thmbup: Congrats!

 

[turbosteve]

Do you guys think one of the reasons the incumbents got re-elected was because they were the only ones familiar with the majority of voters?

 

[Discette]

I know Pete makes himself available on this forum, anybody know if Kevin McCoy does. I would hope making himself available here and on the PDGA, Discgolfreview.... would provide a good source of player input.

Kevin McCoy is on DGCR as NinaFoFiTre.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/profile.php?id=1011

 

[_MTL_]

Do you guys think one of the reasons the incumbents got re-elected was because they were the only ones familiar with the majority of voters?

The history of voters has always been "oh I know that name. They are good at playing disc golf!"

 

[smyith]

Do you guys think one of the reasons the incumbents got re-elected was because they were the only ones familiar with the majority of voters?

americans in general are stupid and just continually re-elect the same people cause they dont want to put in the effort to see who would be better for them. it amazes me when these same people ask why nothing ever changes....so irritating. has always seemed pretty simple to em, if you dont like the direction vote out all the incumbents...
Glad Shive was re-elected, was hoping Mike Solt would make it too.

 

[dickparker]

Glad Shive was re-elected, was hoping Mike Solt would make it too.

Agreed. :hfive:

 

[DavidSauls]

Do you guys think one of the reasons the incumbents got re-elected was because they were the only ones familiar with the majority of voters?

In this year's election, I doubt that had much effect. It's not like when top pros have run.

Shive is a bit of a gadfly, and the only one on the ballot, so he has a certain constituency that wasn't divided among voters.

McCoy, among other things, promoted and accomplished the sanctioned league system. For people looking for change, that's one of the bigger changes that I recall someone running for the board promoting, and then accomplishing it.

It could also be that, despite the impressions forums may give, a lot of PDGA members are satisfied with the PDGA---enough to vote back in the incumbents, or not vote and cede the decision to others.

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Anyway, I'm grateful to everyone who offered their services. It was one of the best and deepest ballots I recall, and a shame only 2 could be chosen.

 

[_MTL_]

Personally, I am very disapointed about Shive's reelection. A lot of the topics he brings up at board meetings are things that I do not agree with.

Overall, I'm ok with his reelection, just not at the expense of Shawn Sinclair.

 

[turbosteve]

McCoy, among other things, promoted and accomplished the sanctioned league system. For people looking for change, that's one of the bigger changes that I recall someone running for the board promoting, and then accomplishing it.

McCoy definitely has been successful implementing the league program. Hopefully he can be successful implementing varsity high school disc golf.

 

[_MTL_]

McCoy, among other things, promoted and accomplished the sanctioned league system. For people looking for change, that's one of the bigger changes that I recall someone running for the board promoting, and then accomplishing it.

Absolutely. One of the best programs the PDGA has done in years. Was happy to vote for him so this can progress.

 

[jeverett]

It could also be that, despite the impressions forums may give, a lot of PDGA members are satisfied with the PDGA---enough to vote back in the incumbents, or not vote and cede the decision to others.

I'd add a stipulation here that it may mean that "a lot of PDGA members are satisfied with [these two particular incumbents]".. a sentiment that I personally would agree with. After all, a lot of board seats weren't up for a vote at all this year, so saying this particular election result was indicative of overall board approval is a bit overstated.

That said, I've greatly appreciated Peter Shive's level of (forum) interaction with the community, and his push for better PDGA transparency and openness. I also admit to having been (pleasantly) surprised at how well-received sanctioned leagues have been. In short, I think both incumbents have accomplished (or at least attempted) exactly what they said they were about.

 

[biscoe]

Kevin and Peter are both worthy choices. IMO the vast majority of what is wrong with the ORG does not stem from the elected officials.

 

[oddjob]

June minutes were also posted a couple of days ago

http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/2013-06-11BODMeetingMinutesApproved.pdf

MOTION (Shive/Rothstein)
Starting in September 2013, the PDGA will publicize all Conflict of Interest disclosure statements of Board Members and Officers.
Yes: Duffy, Rothstein, Shive
No: Decker, McCoy, O'Cull
Motion does not pass.

MOTION (Shive)
Starting in January 2014, the PDGA will inform the membership of all TD's who are delinquent in fee payments but are still being allowed to direct tournaments.
The motion does not receive a second and dies.

MOTION (Shive)
Starting in January 2014, The PDGA will make yearly cash awards of 50 cents to the Tournament Director for each registered participant in PDGA-sanctioned events. The payments will be made the following year after tournament reports for the previous year are complete.
The motion does not receive a second and dies.
Graham reminded the board that the office had already been tasked with creating a rewards program for tournament directors and that it would be submitted for board review later in the year for implementation in 2014.

MOTION (Shive/McCoy)
Beginning in January 2014 player fees for A, B and C-Tier events will be reduced by $1.00. (So the fees would be $3, $2, and $1 respectively).
Yes: Shive
No: Duffy, Decker, McCoy, O'Cull, Rothstein
Motion does not pass.