I've been thinking about this in terms of why the BOD does not make an "official" statement. I'm pretty sure, but don't know, that the board chooses to let this die a natural death. If they made a statement, it would start all over again. I'm considerably miffed that it happened but it did and the folks that we trust to do the right thing made the decision.....the folks we voted for.
Wilbur, I have to believe that that the BOD would have preferred the matter to be solved quietly and without the emotional contest and choosing of sides that is currently going on. Some of the opinions expressed in this thread, are from members of this board, while quite heartfelt, have zero place in the thread, as those expressing them are not members of NBRSA. If you want to help, then support the sport and pay your dues. If you do not have $60 for dues, it is likely you are not an active competitor. I see right up there on top, "Competition Benchrest- ONLY".
I have read a couple things in here that are simply not true, and I have to call out those things. While I have never shot at the Super Shoot, there in fact have been a couple people banned from there, one for a dog vs dog incident, and one Regional Director, that although he voted as directed by his membership region, it conflicted with others desires. That Regional Director still possesses the letter he received from Kelby's, banning him from a parking space at future events, and he has not been back. So lets not anyone get too righteous about what has and has not happened in the past, it bears NO impact on the present situation.
I am a relatively new shooter in the BR world. I have been extremely fortunate to have been helped by some of the best shooters in the sport, many of whom are on this forum. I have been privileged to meet several of the BOD and Gene as well, whom I have known for 25+ years. These guys love this sport, and I am sure that the reason they were elected to the positions they have, was to preserve and foster the development of it, not take up everyones valuable time over what should have never been issues to start with. I would suggest that they did not make a public statement, in order to protect the sport and leave private matters so. I doubt that they have that luxury now, given the constant pot stirring of this topic.
Lastly, on the allegations of how this whole thing went down, I do know that there was ample opportunity for amends to be made, problems solved and the world to move on. That opportunity has past, since that time, I would be very sure that there was no secret hanging, and that the BOD acted with all due regard for privacy and due process. I am told that the BOD acted unanimously, having served on a couple boards in the past, I would expect at least a couple dissents if there were any doubts at all to the veracity of the allegations. In the absence of that dissent, one must wonder, that there were no grey areas at all? I believe that information has been disclosed that the vote was 6 in favor, with 2 abstentions, no votes against.
By the way, I am Mike Elliott, and do not choose to hide behind a screen name. I realize I may have knocked over a sacred cow or two, but oh well, no apology is ever needed for pointing out the truth. I think that the airing of the truth would be a good thing.
