yesitsme 0 #1 January 14, 2009 I'm happy with the results of the USPA elections. For one, I'm glad that none of the immature Red Bull kids got elected. Can you imagine where our sport would have headed with these arrogant Red Bull kids leading USPA. I hope some sense prevails in them (Red Bull kids) trying to pull off a 400 ft opening altitude for demos, you got to be kidding me....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raftman 12 #2 January 14, 2009 This is you first post? Who the hell are you anyway? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #4 January 14, 2009 Hey Troll, here is your sign."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 January 14, 2009 I fully expected when I saw the thread title, to see it posted by one of the Skyride fucktards... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesitsme 0 #6 January 14, 2009 how much are you getting paid by Red Bull, you shit hole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #7 January 14, 2009 PA by an anonymous poster on post #2. First post was a group attack on a small group of people many of us know personally. I SAY BAN HIM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #8 January 14, 2009 QuotePA by an anonymous poster on post #2. First post was a group attack on a small group of people many of us know personally. I SAY BAN HIM! The hell with that, just attack him right back. If they are anonymous than technically how is it a personal attack?"If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #9 January 14, 2009 Quote how much are you getting paid by Red Bull, you shit hole Wow I guess Bill hit the nail on the head!!!Never give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #10 January 14, 2009 QuoteI'm happy with the results of the USPA elections. For one, I'm glad that none of the immature Red Bull kids got elected. Can you imagine where our sport would have headed with these arrogant Red Bull kids leading USPA. I hope some sense prevails in them (Red Bull kids) trying to pull off a 400 ft opening altitude for demos, you got to be kidding me....... If those "kids" had won, it would have changed USPA. The sport itself is going to (eventually) change any way skydivers force it to.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #11 January 14, 2009 I'm actually of two minds about the failure of Ely and company to make the board. On the plus side, we won't hear about the latest proposal to allow 400 foot demos. On the minus side, they represent a new perspective on skydiving, one I think USPA needs. I'm sorry Jan didn't make it from a perspective of representing skydivers, but I am glad that there will be fewer loose cannons in USPA. I'm definitely sorry Krisanne didn't win. She also represents a new perspective on skydiving, but a very different one from Ely and company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerpaul 1 #12 January 14, 2009 My sentiments exactly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,317 #13 January 15, 2009 For all the six months of sis boom bah; rah, rah, rah on here about change and how the USPA sucks, etc. Ten percent of the the membership took the time to pull the friggin ballots out of the magazine that was dropped in their lap; five minutes to fill out the ballots and maybe two minutes to put a stamp on it. If we as a society are too fucking lazy to fill out a ballot that's dropped in our lap; I guess no one should be stunned that driving down the fucking street to vote for our legislators is too much of an inconvenience. [/rant]Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucet7 0 #14 January 15, 2009 I personally learned to skydive from two of those "kids." I confess I know nothing about how they would or wouldn't change the USPA. But I respect and like those who taught me. As one who lives with boards, change is usually a good thing.POPS #10623; SOS #1672 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #15 January 15, 2009 QuoteI'm actually of two minds about the failure of Ely and company to make the board. On the plus side, we won't hear about the latest proposal to allow 400 foot demos. On the minus side, they represent a new perspective on skydiving, one I think USPA needs. Ditto. Marketing is going to play a big part in the continued growth and education within the sport. I couldn't vote for any of the Red Bull group in a managing capacity, but very much appreciate the energy they bring to the table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #16 January 15, 2009 QuoteI'm sorry Jan didn't make it from a perspective of representing skydivers, but I am glad that there will be fewer loose cannons in USPA. So are you now saying Jan Meyer is a "loose cannon"? Being a BOD is all about "representing skydivers", and now we will have one fewer very experienced BOD member that will do that during the next term. Well, no, wait a minute. I think she will probably continue to represent skydivers...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #17 January 15, 2009 I am interested to see what Kirk Verner brings to the table. I have a high respect for him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #18 January 15, 2009 QuoteQuoteI'm sorry Jan didn't make it from a perspective of representing skydivers, but I am glad that there will be fewer loose cannons in USPA. So are you now saying Jan Meyer is a "loose cannon"? Being a BOD is all about "representing skydivers", and now we will have one fewer very experienced BOD member that will do that during the next term. Well, no, wait a minute. I think she will probably continue to represent skydivers...... You mean the person who rallied a skydiving organization to monitor the business practices of a company, getting said organization into a lawsuit, and then single handedly forced a settlement so that the USPA could continue to exist? Id say loose cannon is a fairly accurate descriptionBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #19 January 15, 2009 QuoteYou mean the person who rallied a skydiving organization to monitor the business practices of a company, getting said organization into a lawsuit, and then single handedly forced a settlement so that the USPA could continue to exist? I'm sorry, all of that would be very inaccurate, (almost like Bill himself wrote it). I would tell you look up the pertinent legal documents, but I can tell from the way you wrote that sentence that you do not wish to investigate any further. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 January 15, 2009 You mean the person who rallied a skydiving organization to monitor the business practices of a company, getting said organization into a lawsuit, and then single handedly forced a settlement so that the USPA could continue to exist? Id say loose cannon is a fairly accurate description Before you label someone, you may want to check your facts, or a least cite your sources...on the other hand if THAT'S the way ya roll...I got some great ocean front property right next to Eloy I can sell ya. ~One heck of a deal! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #21 January 15, 2009 >So are you now saying Jan Meyer is a "loose cannon"? In my opinion, yes. Your stalwart defense of Jan is admirable, and as I've said I have a lot of respect for her. I have spoken to several other people who do not share your view of her. Which is fine; that's what elections are all about. > I think she will probably continue to represent skydivers...... I think she will too, and I think she will likely be more effective in whatever role she chooses to take on next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 January 15, 2009 Quote >So are you now saying Jan Meyer is a "loose cannon"? In my opinion, yes. Your stalwart defense of Jan is admirable, and as I've said I have a lot of respect for her. I have spoken to several other people who do not share your view of her. Which is fine; that's what elections are all about. > I think she will probably continue to represent skydivers...... I think she will too, and I think she will likely be more effective in whatever role she chooses to take on next. I believe so too. The gag comes out of her mouth now. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #23 January 15, 2009 Call Jan a loose cannon if you want. She's been called much worse by her fellow BOD members. But what I saw at the BOD meeting I attended, was Jan keeping the President of the BOD from breaking rules and steering things towards his own agenda. Hopefully, he straigtens up his act this term, since he's been re-elected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #24 January 15, 2009 QuoteHopefully, he straigtens up his act this term, since he's been re-elected. I hope so too, but I won't hold my breath."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #25 January 15, 2009 Uh huh.. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
