Mark Griffin, John Rousseau and Chris DelaGarza... Who else is running?

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I am aware that Mark Griffin, John Rousseau and Cristina Delagarza are running for the vacant WPBA Board spot(s). Not sure how many spots are vacant.

Who else is running? I skimmed over the WPBA web site but I didn't see a list... it's possible that I am challenged:cool:

S.
 
From PR:
“WPBA Board Nominations Deadline – August 30th, 2009

The WPBA Board of Directors has four spots opening up beginning in 2010 and the WPBA Office is still taking nominations until August 30th, 2009. Two positions are for a 1 year term and two are for 3 year terms. If you or someone you know has a passion for pool, has expertise in particular areas such as sales, marketing, advertising, accounting or any field that you feel would be helpful, then get your nomination, full resume and a one page position statement to the WPBA Office at anne@wpba.com .

Your position statement should include how you can make a difference, what ideas you may have and how your experience would impact the WPBA via the Board of Directors. ”

And from a blog post:
The 3 day deadline didn’t stop a few people from throwing their names in the WPBA hopper for board members. Here’s who you’ve got, listed by the probability of them being accepted to the board:

John Rousseau: He’s the credit card guy who has been a huge supporter of the WPBA and women’s pool over the years. He seems to be at the majority of the events, donates his time and money to help already and is an absolute lock for a board seat. Considering the amount of free time he has, his passion for women’s pool and his business sense, the WPBA would be foolish not to put him on the board.

Mark Griffin: The guy who bought the BCAPL, Diamond Tables, part owner of TAR and creater of that CSI league. He’s passionate about pool and will likely win a seat, but let’s just say that not everyone is a fan of how he does business.

Mimi McAndrews: Lawyer from Florida and President of the new Flamingo Tour. She’s a lock.

Cristina De La Garza: OB Cues player, becoming a regular on the WPBA and is a superfox. She ran last year and didn’t get the nod, but seems like she’s got a pretty good shot at taking it this year, as most of the voters know her now.

Tamre’ Genee’ Rogers: President of the NWPA and former WPBA tour member (1994-1996). Not so sure on this one. I’m not sure she’s well known enough to take on some of the others on this list.

Ashley Baker: Model. Worked at a pool hall for a little while. I think I’ll go ahead and safely put her in the “longshot” category.

Hope that helps :)
 
poolsnark said:
Always happy to see when people are referencing my blog, but it'd be nice if you credited it with a link instead of just copying it and saying "some blog".

http://www.poolcuenews.com/2009/09/05/wpba-board-nominees/

Not mad, I'm just saying...
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Sorry about that, normally I do put in the link along with cut-n-paste as most people are lazy and don't follow things if you just put up a link. What happens when I reply to AZB while also trying to watch NCIS :)

Brian
 
Its all good man. I should just be happy someone's reading my desperate screams for attention. :wink:
 
poolsnark said:
Its all good man. I should just be happy someone's reading my desperate screams for attention. :wink:
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Thanks, your blog was informative:)

But what do you mean by "not everyone is a fan of how he does business" on Mark Griffin's discription? Would really like to know what you mean.

S.
 
btoneill said:
From PR:
“WPBA Board Nominations Deadline – August 30th, 2009



Mark Griffin: The guy who bought the BCAPL, Diamond Tables, part owner of TAR and creater of that CSI league. He’s passionate about pool and will likely win a seat, but let’s just say that not everyone is a fan of how he does business.
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I too would like to know where this comes from. It insinuates that Mark Griffin has been involved in some "Shady" business practices.

I have done business with him and witnessed his business practices first hand. I could not hold him in higher regard. I have personally witnessed Mark stand behind his promises of big added money even when the turnout was very low at his Qlympics events. He still paid all the promised money instead of cutting it like many other have done. I also watched him bailout another promoter who got in over his head and wrote hot checks to the top 12 or so Professional players and the tournament director. This he did to help the players.

Please don't consider this post an attack on you. I certainly don't mean it that way. I do want to make sure that incorrect rumors are not started about Mark Griffin. If you have first hand information then by all means share it and let Mark come to his defense. If the information you have is just something you have heard, then please explain that fact to all the viewers of this thread. Feel free to call me too, if you would like to, 877-399-9901.

Again, I am not attacking you, just standing up for a good man and an asset to the pool community.

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
I think maybe people don't like the way Mark does business because it makes everyone else look shady and underhanded. :)

Not uncommon for the ruthless lieing and underhanded to dislike those that are honest...

Brian
 
btoneill said:
I think maybe people don't like the way Mark does business because it makes everyone else look shady and underhanded. :)

Not uncommon for the ruthless lieing and underhanded to dislike those that are honest...

Brian
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Bingo. Right on the money. Johnnyt
 
Sunny, I've got no problems with Mark, but there are people who do. We all know that not everyone was happy with the sale of the leagues to Mark from the BCA and the lawsuit that followed. Mark has his side, the BCA has their side, but based on the fact that it took so long to settle the suit, I think its safe to say that not everyone is a fan of how he does business.

If you're successful, you're eventually going to piss people off on the way to the top.
 
poolsnark said:
I've got no problems with Mark,.
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Errrr......you've offered no evidence to the contrary, just tried to shift the blame to "those other guys" whom none of us know. Anyone having the remotest knowledge of the lawsuit you bring up, knows it was just the BCA trying to screw Mark over by retracting something they had already agreed upon.

Most internet forums allow "malevolent jerkass" rumor mongering - you can say anything and not be called on it. Not as true on AZB. Your credibility is suffering to say the least (oops.....sorry....you didn't have any cred to begin with....please ignore this post).
 
Williebetmore said:
Errrr......you've offered no evidence to the contrary, just tried to shift the blame to "those other guys" whom none of us know. Anyone having the remotest knowledge of the lawsuit you bring up, knows it was just the BCA trying to screw Mark over by retracting something they had already agreed upon.

Most internet forums allow "malevolent jerkass" rumor mongering - you can say anything and not be called on it. Not as true on AZB. Your credibility is suffering to say the least (oops.....sorry....you didn't have any cred to begin with....please ignore this post).
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Willie - I don't think I should hang out with you anymore. I seem to be rubbing off and you might lose your reputation as a thinker who seldom speaks out.

Nice post.
 
Williebetmore said:
Errrr......you've offered no evidence to the contrary, just tried to shift the blame to "those other guys" whom none of us know. Anyone having the remotest knowledge of the lawsuit you bring up, knows it was just the BCA trying to screw Mark over by retracting something they had already agreed upon.

Most internet forums allow "malevolent jerkass" rumor mongering - you can say anything and not be called on it. Not as true on AZB. Your credibility is suffering to say the least (oops.....sorry....you didn't have any cred to begin with....please ignore this post).
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Wow, it sounds like someone needs a hug. Besides, who ever said I have any credibility? Everyone knows I don't know nuthin' about nuthin'.
 
Poolsnark doesn't have a problem with Mark the way I read it. I know that some people (I'm not incinuating anything) aren't very open minded about new people, especially people with big ideas! I think Mark is a huge asset to our sport and it doesn't get any better than him. He isn't afraid to go for big things whether they are extremely successful, mediocre or failures. At least he tried! Hopefully he gets a chance to work with the WPBA and isn't seen as a conflict (think possible APA/BCA conflict). I'm not saying that is what I'm thinking, but some people might think that.

I think there are quite a few people that have the drive to help the WPBA grow. I think there are three or four spots open. Hopefully our future is getting bigger and brighter!

I guess we will find out in a few weeks.

Sarah
(these are my ideas, I don't have any inside info!)
 
Poolsnark,

As I stated in my earlier post, please elaborate on the source of your comments. If you do not have information to back them up, then a retraction is in order.

Although I don't know much about the lawsuit, I do know enough to say that williebetmore is correct. The suit came later.

As far as the topic of this thread, I think Mark would be an excellent candidate. I also think Cristina may have some things to bring to the table. She doesn't have the business experience that Mark does, but she has worked in event planning for quite some time. She is also very passionate about the game, and that just doesn't hurt.

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
Mark is a common sense choice for any position on damn near any professional pool related organization. I am biased because Mark and I do business together and we are friends. But the reason we are friends and we do business together is that in an industry full of people with more excuses than a room full of teenagers Mark just does what he says. He also expects the same from others and I think that makes certain people nervous.

I would like to bet $100 that Mark does not get elected to the WPBA board. Not because he isnt one of the most qualified candidates because IMO without question he is the most qualified in pool and business terms by far. But because I have already heard rumors that should Mark get elected it could upset the almighty APA who have the WPBA all but completely locked up. It is a shame too because with people like Mark and John Rousseau providing assistance maybe bad deals that tie an organization to a sponsor in a death grip wouldn't happen.
 
RBC said:
Poolsnark,

As I stated in my earlier post, please elaborate on the source of your comments. If you do not have information to back them up, then a retraction is in order.

Although I don't know much about the lawsuit, I do know enough to say that williebetmore is correct. The suit came later.

As far as the topic of this thread, I think Mark would be an excellent candidate. I also think Cristina may have some things to bring to the table. She doesn't have the business experience that Mark does, but she has worked in event planning for quite some time. She is also very passionate about the game, and that just doesn't hurt.

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
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Thanks Royce! There are only a couple of the other candidates that I have met and the ones I know, I think will be great assets to the WPBA as well.

As far as my experience though, I certainly don't have the pool industry experience that Mark does, but I do have quite a bit of corporate business experience, probably more than the average person in the pool world realizes. Yes, my current position with the State Bar of Texas involves event planning, but it also involves sitting on several boards and steering committees for major projects and conventions. The events I plan also involve generating hundreds of thousands of dollars in sponsorship by working with many fortune 500 companies. I also serve on committees that select the new Board of Directors for my state's bar and I serve on boards of national non-profits in my area.

I do admit that I am fairly new to the pool industry, relative to other candidates, but I am confident that my corporate experience can certainly bring new ideas to the table.

I think the current board does a great job and am certain who ever is elected will do a great job as well. I know John and Mark and they are both incredible people with a great passion for the sport.
 
RBC said:
Poolsnark,

As I stated in my earlier post, please elaborate on the source of your comments. If you do not have information to back them up, then a retraction is in order.

Although I don't know much about the lawsuit, I do know enough to say that williebetmore is correct. The suit came later.
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Yeesh. Retraction for what? When someone gets sued, its pretty safe to say that the guy suing doesn't like they way the guy being sued does business. Not sure why that is so hard to understand, but if it makes you all feel better here goes:

Regardless of the fact that Mark Griffin was sued by the BCA, it is clear that everyone in the known universe holds him and his business practices in the highest regard. To draw the assumption that any individual or company who's done business with Mr. Griffin (including those that sued him) have anything but the utmost love and respect for him was both irresponsible and foolish.

Does that work for you oh mighty OB One?
 
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