New Board Members for the WPBA?

I know that they are atleast working on the schedule for next year, because I was asked about a possible conflict with an European tournament.
 
I feel they really made a huge error by not giving Mr. Griffin the nod here. I can't think of a single person I'd rather have on a board that combines business and billiards together. Well ladies of the WBPA, when you're tired of the same old stuff and would like to see your organization improve by leaps and bounds, I really urge you to consider Mr. Griffin and campaign for his appointment. You'll never meet a nicer and more trustworthy guy with a better head on his shoulders.
 
Its ashame they arent smart enough to let business be business and do whats best for the group and pool instead of allowing personal issues interfere with who get elected. They continue to make huge errors in judegement and not electing Mark Griffin is one that is very apparent.

They keep doing what they've done and they will continue to get what theyve gotten...........a bunch of almost nothing. Sad really
 
beav99_4life said:
I feel they really made a huge error by not giving Mr. Griffin the nod here. I can't think of a single person I'd rather have on a board that combines business and billiards together. Well ladies of the WBPA, when you're tired of the same old stuff and would like to see your organization improve by leaps and bounds, I really urge you to consider Mr. Griffin and campaign for his appointment.
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I some ways I am happy he did not make the board.

I think he could do huge things for any pool organization and I think there is no better person this sport could have putting their full attention into developing a "Mens" pro billiards organization and tour. The women's tour is not doing as well as it used to but men's professional pool is in the toilet by comparison atm. I think a professional tour becomming an offshoot of the BCAPL would be ideal, using the BCAPL as the qualifying school of the professional tour.

Not only would this create a strong pro tour but it would also make the BCAPL league system more popular as it would be linked directly to the proffesional tour. The BCAPL would be like playing AA ball working your way towards the majors.
 
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I think John Rousseau will do a great job.

I have known Paul Brienza ffor 20+ years - but I did not know he was even running for the position??

Am not familiar with the two women.

Congratulations to the new board members.


But I have heard a 'few rumors' concerning a comment made at the election - perhaps someone could comment? Since I was not there, I would sure hate to speculate.

Mark Griffin
 
Well Mark, you gotta love bureaucracy in matters such as this. I would hate to think that some involved would cut off their nose to spite their face because of their affiliations and yours, but it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. Wonder how long things will have to remain status quot or worse before some effective changes will be taken.
 
Mark Griffin said:
I think John Rousseau will do a great job.

I have known Paul Brienza ffor 20+ years - but I did not know he was even running for the position??

Am not familiar with the two women.

Congratulations to the new board members.


But I have heard a 'few rumors' concerning a comment made at the election - perhaps someone could comment? Since I was not there, I would sure hate to speculate.

Mark Griffin
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Mark - Don't tease us. What was the comment?

I thought previously there was a list put up for those running for the board.
 
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I did not tell everyone that I really appreciate their thoughts and comments on the WPBA election results.

I think I could have helped the WPBA improve their position.

But a decision was made - and that is fine.

As far as 'teasing' - when I get the facts (and analyze them) I will decide what to do with them. It might be REAL interesting - and disheartening at the same time.

Time will tell - but the truth always comes out.

Mark Griffin
 
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I am curious,

There were four new board members elected.

The WPBA site listed only 7 board members. (Hopkins, Carter, Howerton, Herndon, Mattana, Calhoun, and Krcelic)

So who are the current board members? (and which board members are no longer 'board members')?

Are there usually more than 7 board members?



Mark Griffin
 
I don't know many of the names nor anyone referred to, but the problem with pool has always been that too many "pool people/lovers" are involved. Pool needs someone OUTSIDE the business who can see it clearly and objectively.

Or maybe the problem is there have been objective outsiders and they don't want to get involved.
 
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I don't know many of the names nor anyone referred to, but the problem with pool has always been that too many "pool people/lovers" are involved. Pool needs someone OUTSIDE the business who can see it clearly and objectively.

Or maybe the problem is there have been objective outsiders and they don't want to get involved.
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This has been tried before. Guess what? When the money is slow or gone so is the super duper outside the pool industry business whiz. I think people give "experts" entirely to much credit in most walks of life.
 
The info I got from someone who was at the meeting was that the board read a letter from the APA saying in essence that if Mark Griffin was elected to the board they would pull their sponsorship.

I would like to know if this is true. If it is true and it played a part in the voting then it looks like to me something is just plain rotten.

I have a lot of friends who play on the WPBA and I see all the struggle they go through trying to pursue their dreams of playing on tour. They deserve better than this if the above is true.

If one sponsor can dictate who holds leadership positions by threatening withdrawal of support then that speaks volumes for where the WPBA is at. Honestly it just makes me shake my head.

If someone says "This WPBA business is private". I say BS. The WPBA is non profit organization holding open elections for an unpaid board. If this is the way the APA and WPBA does business then I just think it should be known by everyone. I get the WPBA is on the ropes and desperate for all means of support just to survive but to allow this type of thing to take place sets a terrible precedent.

IMO of course.
 
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The info I got from someone who was at the meeting was that the board read a letter from the APA saying in essence that if Mark Griffin was elected to the board they would pull their sponsorship.

I would like to know if this is true. If it is true and it played a part in the voting then it looks like to me something is just plain rotten.

I have a lot of friends who play on the WPBA and I see all the struggle they go through trying to pursue their dreams of playing on tour. They deserve better than this if the above is true.

If one sponsor can dictate who holds leadership positions by threatening withdrawal of support then that speaks volumes for where the WPBA is at. Honestly it just makes me shake my head.

If someone says "This WPBA business is private". I say BS. The WPBA is non profit organization holding open elections for an unpaid board. If this is the way the APA and WPBA does business then I just think it should be known by everyone. I get the WPBA is on the ropes and desperate for all means of support just to survive but to allow this type of thing to take place sets a terrible precedent.

IMO of course.
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I've heard something similar, but not got it confirmed by anyone.

I share your thoughts if this is true...
 
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The info I got from someone who was at the meeting was that the board read a letter from the APA saying in essence that if Mark Griffin was elected to the board they would pull their sponsorship.

I would like to know if this is true. If it is true and it played a part in the voting then it looks like to me something is just plain rotten.

I have a lot of friends who play on the WPBA and I see all the struggle they go through trying to pursue their dreams of playing on tour. They deserve better than this if the above is true.

If one sponsor can dictate who holds leadership positions by threatening withdrawal of support then that speaks volumes for where the WPBA is at. Honestly it just makes me shake my head.

If someone says "This WPBA business is private". I say BS. The WPBA is non profit organization holding open elections for an unpaid board. If this is the way the APA and WPBA does business then I just think it should be known by everyone. I get the WPBA is on the ropes and desperate for all means of support just to survive but to allow this type of thing to take place sets a terrible precedent.

IMO of course.
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First of all in the interest of disclosure I would like to say that I am a Mark Griffin fan especially where pool is concerned.

Second - This sounds like pool player thinking making long term decisions for short term reasons.

The APA should be ashamed if they brought that pressure down, I do not think that Mark would have even been bad for the APA, I think he would have made the WPBA brand stronger and they are already the sponsor. Who care who provides the good input and leadership as long as you get where you want to go.

WPBA you will reap what you sow, if you want more of the same only less of it then continue in your ways while the system declines get more of the same leadership. We will see where you are when the next board election occurs.

I hope I am wrong and the WPBA makes a turn around and start to flourish. We will watch the number of events and the money, those two items are the best way to keep score on this one. Lets just see which direction they go.
 
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I smell politics. :rolleyes:

I guess some folks are the new kids on the block. Welcome to pool in the United States of America. This is the way it is. You can fight it, write about it, be pissed off about it, but, in the end, nobody gives a hoot.

I have a great deal of respect for the WPBA. The UPA, the men's organization, died, thanks to some egg giving another egg with absolutely no experience the power to be the governing body of professional pool.

I wish the WPBA all the best. I hope they survive these tough economic times.

Remind me to relay the story about how the vote was done for the BCA's HOF committee when Earl won the popular vote by a landslide but was passed over once again that year.

This, my friends, is pool, American style.
 
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