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John, It would seem that our one or two points simply turn into a 100 point debate. If you and I don't believe in the basic premise of the UPA, it is most likely we will not agree in all 99 points/issues that follow. Not being used to this forum or setting. I look at all the red in your...

#2. I think it is as someone stated in another post, "you have a dog in this hunt." I apologize if I offended you. However as two different tour directors it is a truth we must live with. #3. Top players are who they are because they have committed themselves to the mastery of physical...

1. I believe you are correct concerning the fee. As far as them doing whatever they want with it (membership benefits). Well, this is the debate. Can they? Or should they? Can someone do something about this? Should someone do something about this? 2. Mr. Janis, it currently benefits...

Hello John, I did not know it was you. I don't know how I was supposed to know this. Nonetheless, I hope you are well. 1. I was unaware that the BCA helped form or found the WPA. I will do a little homework in this area. This could explain why they don't entertain others. 2. The issue...

Hello Sir, I will try to respond to a few points. 1. Please know that it is my position (along with our board) that the BCA is much needed and valuable to our industry. This being said, the BCA can only lack in the area of player issues because it does not have the expertise, knowledge, or...

1. No, not one $1. However it is possible that Mr. Williams (1st UPA President) could have. however I do not have knowledge of this. 2. For 5 years the BCA granted a $1k subsidy to players for the Wold 9-Ball event. When I became president I asked for more and pointed out that the cost of...

Sir, I can't say that I quite understand my "not stepping up." I would think that if there were anyone standing up right now, it would be myself along with players. Respectfully...

Yes sir, I am well aware of this. I keep telling myself "someday." And I must be crazy, because I believe that. Thank you.

Hello David, I hope all is well with you. 1. No, changes were not made. I "adopted" an almost 4 year old state of affairs. 2. The escrow issue is a major issue in the minds of players and promoters. This is not one that the UPA can enforce without the support of players. On a side...

Mr. Janis, Hello. The BCA did not "loan" the status to the UPA. Two facts came into play: 1. The BCA is not a sports body and is not a player association in any way shape or form. This is the primary reason for the sale of the BCAPL to Mr. Griffin. The BCA's purpose for existance is to...

Hello Everyone. Sorry that I have been absent. Since our last "chat" I have come to Vegas and am working the Predator booth. If anyone would like to come and say 'hi' that would be great. I have been very busy as you might imagine with a myriad of ... situations. I do not intend to hit and...

You are a very intelligent man, no doubt we will both stand corrected in the future.

Another very important note. If the players are the direct owners of the UPA and you just took away the UPA's greatest asset then you have further damaged the player's actual business. That business being the U.S. Tour. Also note that the stated agenda of the BCA is not to promote men's...

Hello Stranger, I hope and trust that things are well with you. 1. I have been president for about a year and half now. Mr. Lipson was president during the CA situation. 2. The ranking system actually goes way beyond points and values, etc. You see, it's a matter of determining what...

Mr. Janis the UPA website does not state that we guarantee prize fund. It states that the guaranteeing of prize fund is at the forefront of our agenda. In this is indeed true with every event. Should we also remove the statement concerning that is our goal to provide above board leadership...

Also in regards to our players believing that the UPA "guarantees" payouts please note that not one player has contacted us requesting funds or requesting that the UPA pay the players that are owed. However, I will tell you that I keep a record on file and if ever the UPA is the position to...

1. Mr. Janis I believe that the simple truth is always an answer of conveniance. Was there a PR? No. That was in fact an easy answer for me. If you had demonstrated that Mr. Williams in fact sent out a PR that I was unaware of, I would then simply state the fact that I was unaware and I...

1. Again when it came to the "phantom" PR you read my statement one way and I meant it another. When you addressed it I thought you were telling me that there WAS in fact a PR on the matter. In this case I would have stood corrected. Surely I am afforded some forum miscommunication. 2. I...

Thanks Mike for the words of wisdom. I assure you it's simply a matter of getting used to a forum. If you have ask me a straight forward question I have no problem whatsoever giving you a staight forward answer. My answers have nothing to do with conveniance. If I seemed to have...

Hello Ray, I can certainly understand your view. However there is a much bigger picture in mind when we speak of things this way. What you say is indeed true in regards to events taking place despite the UPA. In example you have 3 stops with 3 different promoters, two of whom would never...