Hey Bill,
At the time that first started, I didn't know pro or con. It wasn't until Chris got his teat in the wringer and blew up that he told me it was opposing. I wish the policy and procedure manual was finished. It contains policy which limits campaigning, which was developed 6 years or so ago. This was the result of a very nasty incident. As you have probably noticed, I have been trying to only provide answers. By adhering to this policy, if I take a stand pro or con, I would probably be accused of campaigning. So, if I can't express personal views, why should someone else be allowed to do it. If there is a problem, it should have been addressed in the meeting. That is where we conduct our business. I answered all questions asked of me. If a member had a problem, they had the option of making a motion to refer back to committee, if that was done, and passed, it would not be eligible for the ballot. If they didn't attend the meeting for any reason, the responsibility falls on them, by failing to attend, a member forfeits certain rights. Such as entering motions, and voting, though a member can vote thru proxy.  I can assure you of one thing, if knowing what I know now, I would have been very hesitant in taking this committee, as a matter of fact, if Bob Tallman had told me of all this conflict when he asked me to join, I would still have Grandpa's HG, but the rest would probably be red.
The only good thing I have found is meeting several really good folk, the rest I could live without!!!!
Have a great day!!!
Andy