Hey Eddie,
 I also have a big problem with running, but it has nothing to do with the ability to run, it has to do with direction. I've never had a problem with running into trouble, where my difficulty lies is in running away from it. As far as ROTC goes, and the military I would not have gone to BOOT camp, that is Navy, I would have gone to BCT, that is Army for Basic Combat Training. Since I was prior service, and a combat soldier, that wasn't necessary, it wasn't even warranted, and would have been a waste of taxpayer money, especially in view of the fact I had done that already, and it was in my 201 file.
 Marc is the one I am concerned about, he wants what he wants, and doesn't care who or how much he damages to get it, he told me just that at Dover. That guy can be dangerous, he need his horns trimmed back. We were talking about the proposed Mt. Pleasant, IA show that he had gotten approved, and went around the Activities Committee to do it. Which resulted in the resignation of the Activities Director. He flat out told me he didn't care, he got what he wanted. So, I set him up to look like a fool in the board meeting. The Bylaws states without question that all shows must fall under the Activities Committee. What I want all members to understand is Jerry Ellis is a good member, but he is better at following than leading. He will do whatever is requested of him, without question, and I did make a request that he enter a motion of reconsideration on the Mt. Pleasant issue, I explained to him the technicalities, so he would have his back against the wall. He made the motion, it passed, which left Marc with egg all over his face. In the meanwhile, Marc has had to go tell the Mt. Pleasant folk they would need to resubmit their request. Le Sueur, MN also is featuring Oliver that year, we were there in 2000, it is a great show. They will also have a request in. Things will be up in the air as to which show we go to. 
 I think we can get past our financial problems, but it will require some attention. I have some difficulty in acquiring all the info I would like on this, but if elected I doubt that would continue as a problem. What I am doing is using knowns, and mathematic sciences to determine a reasonably accurate assessment of the unknowns, and have been told I am accurate within less than 10%. What that tells me is we will hit bottom at some point, a zero balance or close to it. That should occur in the next month. It that point, our obligations to programs will have been paid off, and incoming revenue can be used to start rebuilding. We can not continue with programs that are not cost effective, and will need to keep our focus on what is for the good of the members, rather that a percieved good for the association. I predict we can get past this, it won't be easy, but it can be done. I will need the help of our members, we as members have to turn this association around, get back to our basics. We always have more fun than people, and we have always been able to count on honest straight forward members, this has always been an association where we can trust our fellow members. We have that uniqueness, unlike most other organizations. We need to get back to what we are!!!
Have a great day!!!
Andy