CSpenceFLY 1 #1 January 24, 2008 Posted in another thread. Does anyone have a canidate in mind? Announcement of Board Vacancy (updated 01/24/08) Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on USPA’s Board of Directors for the position serving as Mideastern Regional Director. At the upcoming meeting, the board intends to elect someone to fill the position for the remainder of the term, which ends December 31, 2008. Section 3-1.3 of USPA’s Governance Manual specifies that a potential candidate must have been a member in good standing for not less than one year immediately prior to the year of candidacy, must be at least 18 by June 1, and must reside in USPA’s Mideastern Region. A potential candidate must secure a nomination by any member of the board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 January 24, 2008 Yep, I've already contacted a National Director with my thoughts since I am a member of the region. I encourage all members of the MidEast region to contact the BOD with their thoughts and to submit their resume if they would like it. No matter who is selected somebody will be pissed about it. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #3 January 24, 2008 >No matter who is secleted somebody will be pissed about it. Yep. There will be 23,718 posts here about how much they suck, and then no one will show up to the meeting about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gweeks 1 #4 January 24, 2008 Are you saying there will never be peace in the Mideast? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #5 January 24, 2008 Who resigned? Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 January 24, 2008 QuoteWho resigned? Must have been Kip Lohmiller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #7 January 24, 2008 QuoteWho resigned? Kip L...... My vote goes to Dave Lepka....and I will pay for the airline ticket to MCO too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 January 24, 2008 And for those who may not even know their regions ... Mideast includes Indiana, Michigan (though not, apparently, the Upper Peninsula - are there even any skydivers up there?), Ohio, and West Virginia. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 January 24, 2008 Any reason why Kip resigned?"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
FrflyPimpDaddy 0 #10 January 24, 2008 Stuff is REAL ugly around here these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #11 January 24, 2008 Quote My vote goes to Dave Lepka....and I will pay for the airline ticket to MCO too. Isn't one of the reasons Jan's in hot water is because of a possible lack of "tact" ?????? No offense, Dave!Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #12 January 24, 2008 QuoteStuff is REAL ugly around here these days. When has it *not* been real ugly around there? Looking over past posts and archives...seems like there is something in the water in that part of the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #13 January 24, 2008 I meet the requirements.But I'm not sure my Nomex is good enough. All though I have been on the Portage MI City Council for 10 years.Anybody want to nominate me? I LOVE being the 1 of a 6 to 1 vote! I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #14 January 24, 2008 QuoteIsn't one of the reasons Jan's in hot water is because of a possible lack of "tact" ?????? Another thread that's gonna turn into a Jan-a-thon. Why don't the powers that be start a Jan Meyer forum. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #15 January 24, 2008 Quote But I'm not sure my Nomex is good enough. "I'm not sure my Double ply Nomex is good enough" There fixed it for you.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyJoe 0 #16 January 24, 2008 I vote for davelepka too! Who needs tact when you know everything! So why did Kip resign?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FrflyPimpDaddy 0 #17 January 24, 2008 Oh God! Here we go again...........Stratostar, why don't you do the honors. I'm sure it will make you feel good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #18 January 24, 2008 Quote Another thread that's gonna turn into a Jan-a-thon. Why don't the powers that be start a Jan Meyer forum. No no no..... no slam on Jan intended at all. I was just trying to take a friendly stab at Lepka Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lauraliscious 0 #19 January 24, 2008 QuoteOh God! Here we go again...........Stratostar, why don't you do the honors. I'm sure it will make you feel good. I'm curious too. I know there have been a lot of DZ politics up in that area lately, with so many DZ's around and Kip running the newest one. But I haven't actually seen or heard of anything that would cause Kip to resign his position. Has this been discussed in the forums before? If so, where? Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #20 January 25, 2008 QuoteI'm curious too. I know there have been a lot of DZ politics up in that area lately, with so many DZ's around and Kip running the newest one. Sounds like you're wondering / implying that Kip's resignation might be because he manages a new DZ and is under some political pressure. That's bullshit. AFAIK, Kip is resigning because he took a 12 year old on a tandem without a waiver and then tried to file a waiver after the fact to cover his ass and he got busted doing it. Discussion here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2995711;search_string=worst;#2995711Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skymonkey2 0 #21 January 25, 2008 Yes, I did a under age tandem, but I did not try to submit paperwork after the fact. John Hart submitted a thread a while ago talking about the issue. Between managing a new dz, conducting courses and the politics of USPA have decided that I will step down. Just like this statement that was made, the facts are not out there and it is the way the EC conducts business. And I don't want to be part of it. If you want to talk about it call me.AFFI-E, Tandem I-E, S/L I-E, IAD I-E, Coach I-E Students are our future teach them well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #22 January 25, 2008 Quotethe facts are not out there and it is the way the EC conducts business. Kip, With whatever respect you might be due.... why didn't you attempt to communicate this information to the people who elected you? If the facts aren't out there then why aren't they? Edit to add: If you want to talk about it, do it right here in public. No need for a private call.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 220 #23 January 25, 2008 QuotePosted in another thread. Does anyone have a canidate in mind? Announcement of Board Vacancy (updated 01/24/08) Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on USPA’s Board of Directors for the position serving as Mideastern Regional Director. At the upcoming meeting, the board intends to elect someone to fill the position for the remainder of the term, which ends December 31, 2008. Section 3-1.3 of USPA’s Governance Manual specifies that a potential candidate must have been a member in good standing for not less than one year immediately prior to the year of candidacy, must be at least 18 by June 1, and must reside in USPA’s Mideastern Region. A potential candidate must secure a nomination by any member of the board. As I read it - and i just skimmed - It really doesn't matter what we want - (not that I'm in that area) It is up to the BOD . . . I guess you could lobby for it -I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #24 January 25, 2008 QuoteI guess you could lobby for it - Yes, you can.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites labrys 0 #25 January 25, 2008 QuoteIf you want to talk about it, do it right here in public. No need for a private call. QuotePost deleted by Skymonkey2 Seems that a public discussion isn't going to happen. Did the EC delete your post?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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stratostar 5 #15 January 24, 2008 Quote But I'm not sure my Nomex is good enough. "I'm not sure my Double ply Nomex is good enough" There fixed it for you.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyJoe 0 #16 January 24, 2008 I vote for davelepka too! Who needs tact when you know everything! So why did Kip resign?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrflyPimpDaddy 0 #17 January 24, 2008 Oh God! Here we go again...........Stratostar, why don't you do the honors. I'm sure it will make you feel good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #18 January 24, 2008 Quote Another thread that's gonna turn into a Jan-a-thon. Why don't the powers that be start a Jan Meyer forum. No no no..... no slam on Jan intended at all. I was just trying to take a friendly stab at Lepka Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #19 January 24, 2008 QuoteOh God! Here we go again...........Stratostar, why don't you do the honors. I'm sure it will make you feel good. I'm curious too. I know there have been a lot of DZ politics up in that area lately, with so many DZ's around and Kip running the newest one. But I haven't actually seen or heard of anything that would cause Kip to resign his position. Has this been discussed in the forums before? If so, where? Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #20 January 25, 2008 QuoteI'm curious too. I know there have been a lot of DZ politics up in that area lately, with so many DZ's around and Kip running the newest one. Sounds like you're wondering / implying that Kip's resignation might be because he manages a new DZ and is under some political pressure. That's bullshit. AFAIK, Kip is resigning because he took a 12 year old on a tandem without a waiver and then tried to file a waiver after the fact to cover his ass and he got busted doing it. Discussion here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2995711;search_string=worst;#2995711Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey2 0 #21 January 25, 2008 Yes, I did a under age tandem, but I did not try to submit paperwork after the fact. John Hart submitted a thread a while ago talking about the issue. Between managing a new dz, conducting courses and the politics of USPA have decided that I will step down. Just like this statement that was made, the facts are not out there and it is the way the EC conducts business. And I don't want to be part of it. If you want to talk about it call me.AFFI-E, Tandem I-E, S/L I-E, IAD I-E, Coach I-E Students are our future teach them well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #22 January 25, 2008 Quotethe facts are not out there and it is the way the EC conducts business. Kip, With whatever respect you might be due.... why didn't you attempt to communicate this information to the people who elected you? If the facts aren't out there then why aren't they? Edit to add: If you want to talk about it, do it right here in public. No need for a private call.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #23 January 25, 2008 QuotePosted in another thread. Does anyone have a canidate in mind? Announcement of Board Vacancy (updated 01/24/08) Due to a resignation, there is a vacancy on USPA’s Board of Directors for the position serving as Mideastern Regional Director. At the upcoming meeting, the board intends to elect someone to fill the position for the remainder of the term, which ends December 31, 2008. Section 3-1.3 of USPA’s Governance Manual specifies that a potential candidate must have been a member in good standing for not less than one year immediately prior to the year of candidacy, must be at least 18 by June 1, and must reside in USPA’s Mideastern Region. A potential candidate must secure a nomination by any member of the board. As I read it - and i just skimmed - It really doesn't matter what we want - (not that I'm in that area) It is up to the BOD . . . I guess you could lobby for it -I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #24 January 25, 2008 QuoteI guess you could lobby for it - Yes, you can.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #25 January 25, 2008 QuoteIf you want to talk about it, do it right here in public. No need for a private call. QuotePost deleted by Skymonkey2 Seems that a public discussion isn't going to happen. Did the EC delete your post?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
