Mr. Mark Griffin CEO BCAPL &
Bill Stork Head Referree BCAPL
Dear Mark Griffin, CEO BCAPL &
Bill Stock, Rules Administrator, BCAPL
This letter is intended to make you aware that your methods were sneaky and underhanded and unprofessional. Since my last communication with you, you have removed me from your incoming mail list, I have sent you two E-Mails since then that have gone unanswered. That only leaves me with a public forum for communicating with you. I am aware of your desire to keep all public information of a positive nature, but you have asked for this one!
On the following date I received the following message by E-Mail:
Carl McConnell 1/31/2011
PO Box 1788
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Member # 1119-0179914
Mr. McConnell
Effective immediately, you are hereby banned from any further participation in any BCA Pool League or BCAPL sanctioned events or tournaments.
The reason for our actions is your continued disruption and interference of an existing league (BCAPL # 263). Equally bothersome is the time and effort our office has spent to explain our policies to you. You have insisted that the Juan De Fuca Pool League change their rules, going so far as to threaten legal action. Leagues are allowed to alter rules they feel are in the best interests of the players of the local league. In the best interest of the leagues, we feel that your participation is a detriment .
The banishment is indefinite. However, you may apply to the National Office after June 1st, 2011 provided there are no further disruptive actions on your part or others on your behalf. We would evaluate your situation at that time.
Bill Stock
CueSports International
BCA Pool League
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
bill@playcsipool.com
cc:
Kevin Fong, League Operator #1119
Trish Holden, League Operator #263
Darcy Williams, WBCA President
Bret Baker, WBCA Vice-President
Bill Henderson, WBCA Events Coordinator
Isn’t that a mouthful of BS.
All of this without the benefit of a trial of my piers or hearing of any kind, just dictatorial and hearsay!
All that I did was to circulate a petition to change the rules back to BCAPL Rules and acquiring a vote of 54.17% in favor. During this not one player was bothered during their game, I have a witness. For this you accuse me of disruption of league #263. It couldn’t be the bulletin board notices, I didn’t require anyone to read them and I had no other contact with any of them.
Our mission has and always will be to serve our membership and give them the most enjoyable playing experience possible. This is just another step in that direction. Thank you all for your support!! ( Bill Stock & Mark Griffin)
Who was it that told you that the Juan De Fuca Pool League had 32 members? 1st Code of Ethics. Fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation. Is this fair and honest? Does it expand Pool Leagues? Please see their Web-Site and then go to week #17 and read the item highlighted in yellow.
And who was it that told you that I had interfered with the League Play? 1st Code of Ethics. Fraud, deceit & misrepresentation!
How was my de-sanctioning done with respect and courtesy, it was done impersonally by mail. Without mention of petitioning or of hearing by a jury of my piers just presumed guilt. So much for the misrepresenting or availability of sanctioning for me. What about your obligation for in a “fair and honest manner”? What happen to”dignity", respect and courtesy”?
And what about reflecting discredit upon the sport the BCAPL sanctioned (or advertised to be sanctioned) leagues or the BCAPL when others hear about this?
What about the time that the BCAPL has in this situation, I find the following:
Please email Bill Stock at bills@playcsipool.com with any questions regarding these and any BCAPL rules. (I did this and now he’s trying to use that as one of the excuses for the de-sanctioning letter above.)
I notified the league operator and the BCAPL about the results of my petitioning by E-Mail but the league operator acted quickly to request de-sanctioning before the BCAPL could read their E-Mail and they jumped to rescue the league operators request for de-sanctioning and sent out the de-sanctioning letter.
On or before Oct. 15, 2010 The Juan de Fuca Pool League held it’s preseason meeting. A new rule was introduced, calling the 9-Ball if you were going to play a combination, while it passed the method of representation wasn’t clear. The presentation was do you want to continue using last years rules, the vote was unanimous for the members present. However, The current league operator was under the mistaken impression that we had played call pocket 9-Ball last year and promptly announced that this year we are going to play this same game. It also didn’t matter to her if over half of the players in the league were smokers and were outside at the time smoking. Before the first week of play the game changed again to call pocket 9-Ball on all shots without a vote of the membership, foul is ball-in-hand. I’m going to draw your attention to: violations are in red:
CODE OF ETHICS :
We shall not engage in illegal activity involving moral turpitude or conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
We shall not make a material false statement, nor deliberately fail to disclose a material requested fact, in
connection with an application for sanctioning with the BCAPL
We shall at all times treat all players, other leagues and the public with dignity, respect and courtesy.
We shall always conduct ourselves and our league business in a fair and honest manner refraining at all times from conduct or practices that inhibit the expansion of pool leagues or that reflect discredit upon the sport other BCAPL-sanctioned (or advertised as to be sanctioned) leagues or the BCAPL
We shall not engage in or permit any unauthorized use of the Association's name or logo or the unauthorized use of any other materials in which the BCAPL claims a proprietary interest.
We shall not misrepresent the existence or availability of BCAPL sanctioning for any league or player.
Affirmation
League Operators are bound to abide by the aforementioned Pledge and Code of Ethics as a condition of sanctioning with the BCA Pool League, subject to the review of the BCAPL. The BCAPL reserves the right to deny any applicant, as well as revoke any league sanctioning from an operator it deems, at its sole and absolute discretion, operates in an unfair or dishonest manner, inhibits the expansion of pool leagues, LIKE TRISHES REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF LEAGUE MEMBERS DURING 2009/2010 & 2010/2011 LEAGUE YEARS, discredits the sport or other BCAPL sanctioned leagues, discredits the BCAPL or operates to undermine the growth of the BCAPL league system by negligent, unethical or immoral behavior.
League Operator_________________________________________________Date____________________
As important as that is the league operator didn’t stop there. At the beginning of the year she was untruthful to the BCAPL, you see her league didn’t have the required number of players or number of teams before league started as required for league sanctioning, 24 members with 5/4 man teams doesn’t meet the criteria. The BCAPL Web-Site over ten times states that it takes 30 members with 6/4man teams to be sanctioned by the BCAPL. Check it out on their Web-Site www.juandefucapoolleague.com (this league has no subs), and www.playbca.com.
Under the BCAPL Rules Book USA Pool League Match Playing Rules.
BCA PL Rules: Unless contradicted or amended in these regulations, The Official Rules of the BCA pool league will govern play.
Statement from playbca.com.
League News
BCAPL Announces New Rule BookThe BCA Pool League (BCAPL) today announced the creation of a new rule book designed exclusively for BCAPL play. Over one year in the making, The Official Rules of the BCA Pool League becomes effective October 1, 2007. At that time, all BCAPL play will be governed by the BCAPL Official Rules. According to Mark Griffin, "The BCAPL believes the time is right for the introduction of its own set of rules. We feel our loyal and valued members deserve a single, easy to understand document covering all aspects of BCAPL play. Our new book will ensure consistent application of the rules regardless of whether you play in a local, state, regional or national event."
As much good as you do for the game of pool you are equally destroying it by your position on your own rules, hence your recent lack of growth. Get a clue Mark Griffin! Once again make me a member in good standing and include a letter of apology.
Am I having the most enjoyable playing experience possible? DEFENATELY NOT!!
Thank You,
C. Carl McConnell
Bill Stork Head Referree BCAPL
Dear Mark Griffin, CEO BCAPL &
Bill Stock, Rules Administrator, BCAPL
This letter is intended to make you aware that your methods were sneaky and underhanded and unprofessional. Since my last communication with you, you have removed me from your incoming mail list, I have sent you two E-Mails since then that have gone unanswered. That only leaves me with a public forum for communicating with you. I am aware of your desire to keep all public information of a positive nature, but you have asked for this one!
On the following date I received the following message by E-Mail:
Carl McConnell 1/31/2011
PO Box 1788
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Member # 1119-0179914
Mr. McConnell
Effective immediately, you are hereby banned from any further participation in any BCA Pool League or BCAPL sanctioned events or tournaments.
The reason for our actions is your continued disruption and interference of an existing league (BCAPL # 263). Equally bothersome is the time and effort our office has spent to explain our policies to you. You have insisted that the Juan De Fuca Pool League change their rules, going so far as to threaten legal action. Leagues are allowed to alter rules they feel are in the best interests of the players of the local league. In the best interest of the leagues, we feel that your participation is a detriment .
The banishment is indefinite. However, you may apply to the National Office after June 1st, 2011 provided there are no further disruptive actions on your part or others on your behalf. We would evaluate your situation at that time.
Bill Stock
CueSports International
BCA Pool League
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
bill@playcsipool.com
cc:
Kevin Fong, League Operator #1119
Trish Holden, League Operator #263
Darcy Williams, WBCA President
Bret Baker, WBCA Vice-President
Bill Henderson, WBCA Events Coordinator
Isn’t that a mouthful of BS.
All of this without the benefit of a trial of my piers or hearing of any kind, just dictatorial and hearsay!
All that I did was to circulate a petition to change the rules back to BCAPL Rules and acquiring a vote of 54.17% in favor. During this not one player was bothered during their game, I have a witness. For this you accuse me of disruption of league #263. It couldn’t be the bulletin board notices, I didn’t require anyone to read them and I had no other contact with any of them.
Our mission has and always will be to serve our membership and give them the most enjoyable playing experience possible. This is just another step in that direction. Thank you all for your support!! ( Bill Stock & Mark Griffin)
Who was it that told you that the Juan De Fuca Pool League had 32 members? 1st Code of Ethics. Fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation. Is this fair and honest? Does it expand Pool Leagues? Please see their Web-Site and then go to week #17 and read the item highlighted in yellow.
And who was it that told you that I had interfered with the League Play? 1st Code of Ethics. Fraud, deceit & misrepresentation!
How was my de-sanctioning done with respect and courtesy, it was done impersonally by mail. Without mention of petitioning or of hearing by a jury of my piers just presumed guilt. So much for the misrepresenting or availability of sanctioning for me. What about your obligation for in a “fair and honest manner”? What happen to”dignity", respect and courtesy”?
And what about reflecting discredit upon the sport the BCAPL sanctioned (or advertised to be sanctioned) leagues or the BCAPL when others hear about this?
What about the time that the BCAPL has in this situation, I find the following:
Please email Bill Stock at bills@playcsipool.com with any questions regarding these and any BCAPL rules. (I did this and now he’s trying to use that as one of the excuses for the de-sanctioning letter above.)
I notified the league operator and the BCAPL about the results of my petitioning by E-Mail but the league operator acted quickly to request de-sanctioning before the BCAPL could read their E-Mail and they jumped to rescue the league operators request for de-sanctioning and sent out the de-sanctioning letter.
On or before Oct. 15, 2010 The Juan de Fuca Pool League held it’s preseason meeting. A new rule was introduced, calling the 9-Ball if you were going to play a combination, while it passed the method of representation wasn’t clear. The presentation was do you want to continue using last years rules, the vote was unanimous for the members present. However, The current league operator was under the mistaken impression that we had played call pocket 9-Ball last year and promptly announced that this year we are going to play this same game. It also didn’t matter to her if over half of the players in the league were smokers and were outside at the time smoking. Before the first week of play the game changed again to call pocket 9-Ball on all shots without a vote of the membership, foul is ball-in-hand. I’m going to draw your attention to: violations are in red:
CODE OF ETHICS :
We shall not engage in illegal activity involving moral turpitude or conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
We shall not make a material false statement, nor deliberately fail to disclose a material requested fact, in
connection with an application for sanctioning with the BCAPL
We shall at all times treat all players, other leagues and the public with dignity, respect and courtesy.
We shall always conduct ourselves and our league business in a fair and honest manner refraining at all times from conduct or practices that inhibit the expansion of pool leagues or that reflect discredit upon the sport other BCAPL-sanctioned (or advertised as to be sanctioned) leagues or the BCAPL
We shall not engage in or permit any unauthorized use of the Association's name or logo or the unauthorized use of any other materials in which the BCAPL claims a proprietary interest.
We shall not misrepresent the existence or availability of BCAPL sanctioning for any league or player.
Affirmation
League Operators are bound to abide by the aforementioned Pledge and Code of Ethics as a condition of sanctioning with the BCA Pool League, subject to the review of the BCAPL. The BCAPL reserves the right to deny any applicant, as well as revoke any league sanctioning from an operator it deems, at its sole and absolute discretion, operates in an unfair or dishonest manner, inhibits the expansion of pool leagues, LIKE TRISHES REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF LEAGUE MEMBERS DURING 2009/2010 & 2010/2011 LEAGUE YEARS, discredits the sport or other BCAPL sanctioned leagues, discredits the BCAPL or operates to undermine the growth of the BCAPL league system by negligent, unethical or immoral behavior.
League Operator_________________________________________________Date____________________
As important as that is the league operator didn’t stop there. At the beginning of the year she was untruthful to the BCAPL, you see her league didn’t have the required number of players or number of teams before league started as required for league sanctioning, 24 members with 5/4 man teams doesn’t meet the criteria. The BCAPL Web-Site over ten times states that it takes 30 members with 6/4man teams to be sanctioned by the BCAPL. Check it out on their Web-Site www.juandefucapoolleague.com (this league has no subs), and www.playbca.com.
Under the BCAPL Rules Book USA Pool League Match Playing Rules.
BCA PL Rules: Unless contradicted or amended in these regulations, The Official Rules of the BCA pool league will govern play.
Statement from playbca.com.
League News
BCAPL Announces New Rule BookThe BCA Pool League (BCAPL) today announced the creation of a new rule book designed exclusively for BCAPL play. Over one year in the making, The Official Rules of the BCA Pool League becomes effective October 1, 2007. At that time, all BCAPL play will be governed by the BCAPL Official Rules. According to Mark Griffin, "The BCAPL believes the time is right for the introduction of its own set of rules. We feel our loyal and valued members deserve a single, easy to understand document covering all aspects of BCAPL play. Our new book will ensure consistent application of the rules regardless of whether you play in a local, state, regional or national event."
As much good as you do for the game of pool you are equally destroying it by your position on your own rules, hence your recent lack of growth. Get a clue Mark Griffin! Once again make me a member in good standing and include a letter of apology.
Am I having the most enjoyable playing experience possible? DEFENATELY NOT!!
Thank You,
C. Carl McConnell
