Hey Bob,
If you look back 2 years in your magazine, you will find what I wrote when I ran for President. You will find that I made a point of the fact that there are problems with the administrative structure. There is no accountability. This is a major factor in my taking on the bylaws, to bring some sort of accountability, thus stability to the structure. I feel those serving are good people, but without a great deal of supervision. As far as Sherry's situation, she was contracting unsupervised, big mistake! It is a mistake on both parties. I have never seen a customer who didn't provide some sort of supervision, and I wouldn't want to take a contract without at least minimal supervision. I saw a problem there a few years ago, it never got any better, and as you say it 'eroded'. I don't know about you, but when I get an erosion problem on the farm, I find a way to fix it. The way I see it, the board didn't stay on top of things until it was too late. I also would like to see more communication from the board, I think maybe you are right in saying to just say it didn't work, end of discussion, and leave it at that. My really big problem is I joined to do tractor things, and meet new friends, I have done lots of this, there is more to do. All the politics and money gets in my way!!! I would rather have fun, which by the way, got any of those blue Labatt's hanging around there? You guys got Finland, EH? I saw that!!!
But, I try to answer whatever questions I can, I don't mind that. I try to be as accurate as I know at the time, with the information I have. Sometimes things change that can effect this, like I like to point out the 'unknown' factor. That unknown factor is a dirty dog! But, I do call it as I see it, and don't care who likes it or not. It is more fun to go to shows and talk to members, I learn lots doing that!!!
I'm sure we can get all lined out, just gonna take a little time, and going back to the basics. I know members who adamantly refuse to become involved an any of the politics, they stick with the basics, and mess with tractors, and such. I'm not so sure that they are not the smartest ones!!!

Have a great day!!!
Andy