ORIGINAL: the-plumber
ORIGINAL: J_RAfter the last election, I was extremely discouraged about the state the AMA was in and where it was headed. All I could see was stagnation for the next three years.
Wow.
I for one am _delighted_ about the changes in D-I and D-V. I think Andy and Tony, along with Dave Mathewson, represent a significant change in the makeup of the EC.
I'm real sure Dorothy would like the way things are changing down here, anyway. We'll even let her bring the dog.
EDIT : Yes, I worked late, and yes, youse guys been at it for hours. I'm just catchin' up here.
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EDIT 2: First really decent thread in this forum in some time, IMHO.
Nice job, guys.
LOL, wake up Fred
It was Mark Smith who was elected along with Andy and Tony. Dave Mathewson is in his second term.
Now to be specific, and you might ask Tony about this now that he has had a chance to see what is happening, the President controls virtually all of the committees (very few standing committees or committees created by the EC). The chairmen and members serve at the presidents pleasure. Therein lies the real power of the President. Look at the most recent minutes, with attention to the by-laws committee, and you may get some insight into that power and the frustration it can result in. That power alone can bring stagnation to the EC unless the rest of the EC is in full revolt. Virtually all of the work done by the EC is funneled through committees.
PS Had Mathewson won in the last election, we would not be having this discussion.