Hey Keith,
Yes, I know who you work for, my nephew works for them, night shift in Covington. It does take seniority there, I figured you would have that, I guess the old guys are still hanging in there. I know that place can get real slow about unloading trucks, I got stuck on a run down there for a couple of months one time.
I think you have me confused with someone else, I never spoke a word in that meeting, at least nothing of importance, didn't have to, it was interesting enough just watching, as a matter of fact, that surprised Lee Smith, he commented to me after the meeting that I wasn't vocal,  and I have no white hair, well maybe just a few. It was Jim Kline and Bill Meeker who you were having a discussion with. One thing that did stick in my mind was the point that you are on the same telephone exchange as Jim Kline, and didn't call him to discuss your concerns, a local call. Maybe you could have resolved many of your problems, even if he wasn't home you could leave a message, Jim does return calls.
 No, Chris was not threatened, the point was made by me that such action was contrary to established policy, and even if it wasn't, it was past the deadline. If I had to comply with the deadline, everyone else should. It would nave not been appropriate for me to make a rebuttal, either pro, or con. A chairman should try to remain neutral, regardless of personal opinion. Chris was really ticked off, but, he did see the point was valid, and it is better in his position to shy away from things of this nature. You may have noticed he doesn't become involved in discussions as much as before, this is good, there needs to be a separation between his duties with the website, and magazine, they are two different things, him and Becky are doing well with this, and it is working for them.  Now that the committee has been discharged, I have the liberty to form opinion. I see where the changes have benefit the association, but, I also can see reluctance on the part of some board members to implement approved changes, but over the next year or so, this will change, as elected members are seated. This is a designed transition, which will make positive change without destroying the organization. Someone posted to me some time ago that bad management was better than no management at all. Well, I might partly agree with that, depends on the situation and context. I can also see where other changes will need to be made at some point. But, the big thing was to give members the ability to make changes, this is now up to the members. Another change that may have passed you by was that a provision was made that future changes must be made independently, by the committee, in the past board approval was required, now it requires membership approval. I had several discussions at that time with members, my point was that I had been put into a bad situation, which at the time I accepted the duty, I didn't know would happen, and I was trying to keep my balance while sliding down a razor blade. I can assure you, that was not one of my most enjoyable experiences. I wish other issues involving our association had been disposed of a little quicker, it would have made my job easier. As with anything, there are a few negative issues, when balanced out, I feel it leans more toward the positive side, and will provide benefit. The big thing, and all this effort will have been for nothing if members don't take advantage of the opportunity provided. If members don't participate, no advantage will be gained.
But that is done and in the past, now the best thing I can do it to move along and contribute as best as I can. 
As far as the dig, you posted that you thought things would liven up with John at the helm, that appears to give the impression that you think things haven't livened up, thus would lead a prudent person to think you were making a negative comment. Perhaps there would be a better choice of words.
Perhaps John forgot your offer, none of us are perfect. Perhaps you may wish to remind him occasionally.
I can sympathize with you on losing the family farm, Dad was going to do the same thing to me, but he thought better, once he went to the grocery store and priced steaks. Then looked at building costs. Oh, he still thinks about selling, but it would take so much money to get what he needs that it would be difficult for someone to buy the place. Dad is finding some rewards in the time we get to spend together working to keep the place fit, so, it has become more of a pleasure for him, where it was a burden. I went in the Army, and my next youger brother went in the Air Force, the place was quite a burden on him, working for Union Carbide during the day. A small farm is time consuming, ours take most of my spare time, but it often is time I get to spend with Dad. I think he is glad he kept it.
Thank you for your service to our coutry!!!!!!

Have a great day!!!

Andy