All,
I'm thinking about attending convention in three weeks. My reasons are several but most important is that I want to become more involved in USMS and I figure the best way to find out how/what/when/where is to attend convention.
Does this make sense? Would it be worthwhile?
Paul
Parents
Former Member
The biggest change in conventions over the last dozen years is this forum.
Many times some real hate and vitriol were expressed over issues in the forums. Heads cleared and reason prevailed and the actual motions on the floor of the House of Delegates went very smoothly.
The hardest thing was to get the USMS leadership tricked, cajoled etc into responding to the forum discussions. But EVERONE felt better when the leadership did respond and the issues were laid open.
This really should be under Convention. Every year I usuall start the ball rolling. If you look at 2004, 2005 and 2006 you can get a feel for past issues that were discussed heatedly and then responsibly.
This year other than elections there isn't really any devisive issues.
But hey, Paul can always start one!
Hopefully the Masters can get Phelps again for our infamous skit for the Ransom Arthur award. He was in it a couple of years ago, all grins. He certainly is swimmer of the year again. maybe we can get Troy and Brendan in the Hospitality suite and NOT GET KICKED OUT this year. Yeh right:frustrated: And the races MUST be brought back. I will donate a $10 spot if it is money they need. Didn't Troy and Brendan participate in the races? Maybe we can get Phelps there too. We can affect even the best.
The biggest change in conventions over the last dozen years is this forum.
Many times some real hate and vitriol were expressed over issues in the forums. Heads cleared and reason prevailed and the actual motions on the floor of the House of Delegates went very smoothly.
The hardest thing was to get the USMS leadership tricked, cajoled etc into responding to the forum discussions. But EVERONE felt better when the leadership did respond and the issues were laid open.
This really should be under Convention. Every year I usuall start the ball rolling. If you look at 2004, 2005 and 2006 you can get a feel for past issues that were discussed heatedly and then responsibly.
This year other than elections there isn't really any devisive issues.
But hey, Paul can always start one!
Hopefully the Masters can get Phelps again for our infamous skit for the Ransom Arthur award. He was in it a couple of years ago, all grins. He certainly is swimmer of the year again. maybe we can get Troy and Brendan in the Hospitality suite and NOT GET KICKED OUT this year. Yeh right:frustrated: And the races MUST be brought back. I will donate a $10 spot if it is money they need. Didn't Troy and Brendan participate in the races? Maybe we can get Phelps there too. We can affect even the best.
