Every time you post about stuff like this I find myself agreeing with you. Why aren't you running for President? :wantyou:
Cuz Mac wants it and I'm smart enough to know better.
I was the president of the IC for three years, took two years off and for some stupid reason I decided I hadn't had enough and went for it again.
The last time I made it clear that the only reason I was running was to save the chapter from disbanding because no one else would stand up. I also made it pretty clear that if I ran I would be putting a minimum effort into it. There would only be quarterly runs and other major cuts. Even publicly staying this before I was elected a lot of people I considered my friends stabbed me in the back, turned on me and pretty much told me what a shitty job I was doing. I took it much too personally, lashed out, got in trouble, eventually it got bad enough they tried to kick me out of the chapter (which backfired on them pretty bad)
It really upset me and through the wisdom of my wife she made me realize it just wasn't worth it. So I stepped back and decided I was just going to enjoy naxja as a member.
I wouldn't want to take the target painted on my back and magnify that by ten running the whole place. That and I honestly don't have time. I ran against lobster boy the first time he won and just as Arron is finding out now, had a few members seriously try and derail my chances by bringing some really personal issues into the election that really had no bearing on how I would run the show.
It was only a couple months after that that we ran into issues with our tax filing and Johnny stepped up and got it handled. It was then I realized I didn't want that kind of burden. After years of organizing runs, putting on two very successful Fall Flings and feeling like I always had to be in charge of everything every time I went wheeling I was tired and I just wanted to go wheeling with my buddies. Wheeling had turned into a job and I wasn't having any fun doing it any more.
I've sat on the national BOD as a director. I actually thought about running this time. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd rather let the new guys take a crack at it. That's one reason I will vote for Mac and Arron. Although Matt is serving as a director now I think a fresh leader will be good for the club. As much as I respect Goatman I hope Aaron wins just for a fresh perspective. I know Goatman can do a totally respectable job but new ideas and vision are healthy too.
I was actually talking about POTUS, notCuz Mac wants it and I'm smart enough to know better.
I was the president of the IC for three years, took two years off and for some stupid reason I decided I hadn't had enough and went for it again.
The last time I made it clear that the only reason I was running was to save the chapter from disbanding because no one else would stand up. I also made it pretty clear that if I ran I would be putting a minimum effort into it. There would only be quarterly runs and other major cuts. Even publicly staying this before I was elected a lot of people I considered my friends stabbed me in the back, turned on me and pretty much told me what a shitty job I was doing. I took it much too personally, lashed out, got in trouble, eventually it got bad enough they tried to kick me out of the chapter (which backfired on them pretty bad)
It really upset me and through the wisdom of my wife she made me realize it just wasn't worth it. So I stepped back and decided I was just going to enjoy naxja as a member.
I wouldn't want to take the target painted on my back and magnify that by ten running the whole place. That and I honestly don't have time. I ran against lobster boy the first time he won and just as Arron is finding out now, had a few members seriously try and derail my chances by bringing some really personal issues into the election that really had no bearing on how I would run the show.
It was only a couple months after that that we ran into issues with our tax filing and Johnny stepped up and got it handled. It was then I realized I didn't want that kind of burden. After years of organizing runs, putting on two very successful Fall Flings and feeling like I always had to be in charge of everything every time I went wheeling I was tired and I just wanted to go wheeling with my buddies. Wheeling had turned into a job and I wasn't having any fun doing it any more.
I've sat on the national BOD as a director. I actually thought about running this time. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I'd rather let the new guys take a crack at it. That's one reason I will vote for Mac and Arron. Although Matt is serving as a director now I think a fresh leader will be good for the club. As much as I respect Goatman I hope Aaron wins just for a fresh perspective. I know Goatman can do a totally respectable job but new ideas and vision are healthy too.
Prez :spin1:, but a lot to do with the economical and political problems we face.I would be interested & will be out that way for annual super bowl party. Don't know if your willing to wait that long. I do have a 357 mag, but would like to keep it. Pm me if you are willing to wait.
