Open letter to the Brethren from Merl

Merl · 11-13-2008, 10:07 AM

First let me thank all of the Brethren who took time to write the Board of Directors concerning last nights board meeting.

I know that many of you expressed your frustration with the situation, and trust me, I felt that frustration as much as any one. A few Brethren, have suggested they would not continue to be a member of KCBS as a result of these issues and others.

Please consider this view. If you pack up and leave, then you leave a void only to be filled by those who do not share your view. What I am saying is you allow other member's position to win by default!

This is a call to vote. If you want to make a difference, then keep your membership and go to the ballot box! If your not a member, join before December 15th. Make your vote count. Research candidates and make the best choice to lead KCBS!

I hope you will consider this. It would be a shame to lose those members, many of whom care the most.

Respectfully submitted
Merl Whitebook
KCBS Bd of Directors

Desertdog · 11-13-2008, 10:12 AM

You'll always have my support, Merl. You and Carol are what's good about the KCBS.

Dean

bbqczar · 11-13-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desertdog

You'll always have my support, Merl. You and Carol are what's good about the KCBS.

Dean

Merl,you and Carol also have my support as well,you 2 are what IS right with the KCBS !

Jacked UP BBQ · 11-13-2008, 10:17 AM

I am becoming a member on saturday, from what everyone says about you here. I support you!

Bentley · 11-13-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merl

Research candidates and make the best choice to lead KCBS!

How would you suggest someone do this in an unbiased way?

Easy to ask others about someone, but then it just become a popularity contest.

Merl · 11-13-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley

How would you suggest someone do this in an unbiased way?

Easy to ask others about someone, but then it just become a popularity contest.

Read the minutes in the Bullsheet and see which bd members brought up matters you agreed with. See how they voted.

Next month election questionnaires will be printed with candidates positions stated on matters they believe of importance.

Go back and look at old post, see what they said before they were running for office.

I think just use basic common sense and the answer will be revealed to you.

Thanks for asking.
Merl

timzcardz · 11-13-2008, 10:48 AM

I have not been a member, and have been on the fence about joining, but just did so now.

Although I will admit that during the application process I almost bailed.

If you don't check off the box next to the statement:
"I promise to faithfully uphold the tenets for a Barbeque fanatic. I will cook and/or eat as much barbeque as the law allows, while having as much fun as possible."

You are presented with a message telling you . . .
"You must agree to the KBS oath to join!"

IF KCBS wants to be taken seriously shouldn't quality be stressed rather than quantity? After all they are AMERICA’S BBQ EXPERTS ®!

Now if you will excuse me I am headed to McDonald's for lunch to eat McRib sandwiches until I can't eat no more.

Big George's BBQ · 11-13-2008, 11:50 AM

Merl you are a class act. You and Carol will always have my support.

barbefunkoramaque · 11-13-2008, 12:49 PM

As someone who can't stand parsley of any other type of garnish I would like to say I have been watching this issue for a while and think Merl has an excellent point. If you leave because of the issue, only those that disagree will be left behind and fill the void.

Stay and fight another day. Maybe fight for something really important... like making Butcher Paper the official KCBS garnish.

Brauma · 11-13-2008, 01:51 PM

I'm not a member of KCBS, but have been considering joining because I am getting more involved with comps and catering.

What is coming up on Dec 15?

BBQ Grail · 11-13-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brauma

I'm not a member of KCBS, but have been considering joining because I am getting more involved with comps and catering.

What is coming up on Dec 15?

117th Anniversary of the creation of the game of Basketball.

Spydermike72 · 11-13-2008, 02:22 PM

Merl, you are a class act!! Thanks for all that you do for the KCBS!!

Spydermike72 · 11-13-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trp1fox

117th Anniversary of the creation of the game of Basketball.

In addition to that, it is also the last day to be a member in good standing and still vote in the upcoming KCBS election.

Thanks Larry I didnt know that

jminion · 11-13-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brauma

I'm not a member of KCBS, but have been considering joining because I am getting more involved with comps and catering.

What is coming up on Dec 15?

If member by Dec 15th you can vote in the BOD elections.

ThomEmery · 11-13-2008, 06:24 PM

If we stay the course on this
no telling what we can accomplish

11-13-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
Merl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Tulsa, Ok	Open letter to the Brethren from Merl First let me thank all of the Brethren who took time to write the Board of Directors concerning last nights board meeting. I know that many of you expressed your frustration with the situation, and trust me, I felt that frustration as much as any one. A few Brethren, have suggested they would not continue to be a member of KCBS as a result of these issues and others. Please consider this view. If you pack up and leave, then you leave a void only to be filled by those who do not share your view. What I am saying is you allow other member's position to win by default! This is a call to vote. If you want to make a difference, then keep your membership and go to the ballot box! If your not a member, join before December 15th. Make your vote count. Research candidates and make the best choice to lead KCBS! I hope you will consider this. It would be a shame to lose those members, many of whom care the most. Respectfully submitted Merl Whitebook KCBS Bd of Directors

11-13-2008, 10:12 AM	#2
Desertdog On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-22-08 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ	You'll always have my support, Merl. You and Carol are what's good about the KCBS. Dean __________________ MAJOR WOODY'S BBQ TEAM You can't handle the Que! 22.5" WSM

11-13-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
timzcardz Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-22-05 Location: Long Island, NY	I have not been a member, and have been on the fence about joining, but just did so now. Although I will admit that during the application process I almost bailed. If you don't check off the box next to the statement: *"I promise to faithfully uphold the tenets for a Barbeque fanatic. I will cook and/or eat as much barbeque as the law allows, while having as much fun as possible."* You are presented with a message telling you . . . *"You must agree to the KBS oath to join!"* IF KCBS wants to be taken seriously shouldn't quality be stressed rather than quantity? After all they are AMERICA’S BBQ EXPERTS ®! Now if you will excuse me I am headed to McDonald's for lunch to eat McRib sandwiches until I can't eat no more. __________________ GRIM REAPER SMOKERS - "BBQ To Die For" ™ "Founders Club" Operation BBQ Relief Weber Smokey Mountain x 3 Weber Genesis Silver x 2 Weber One Touch Gold Weber Performer x 2 Weber Smokey Joe Bottle of Absolut Bottle of Beer Everything Ripken, "Cards and Que. One tastes of cardboard, the other sweet blue." ©

11-13-2008, 12:49 PM	#9
barbefunkoramaque Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-11-07 Location: Gone	As someone who can't stand parsley of any other type of garnish I would like to say I have been watching this issue for a while and think Merl has an excellent point. If you leave because of the issue, only those that disagree will be left behind and fill the void. Stay and fight another day. Maybe fight for something really important... like making Butcher Paper the official KCBS garnish. __________________ Popdaddy is Dead - 1933-2011 - Pitmaster T is a free agent

11-13-2008, 01:51 PM	#10
Brauma somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Coral Bay, USVI	I'm not a member of KCBS, but have been considering joining because I am getting more involved with comps and catering. What is coming up on Dec 15? __________________ Cat Sass BBQ - Competition BBQ Team Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: KCBS. CBJ New Braunfels Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs; 6' fire pit; Weber Kettles; Superfast Blue Thermepan

11-13-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
Jacked UP BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-09-08 Location: Forker River, NJ	I am becoming a member on saturday, from what everyone says about you here. I support you!

11-13-2008, 11:50 AM	#8
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Merl you are a class act. You and Carol will always have my support.

11-13-2008, 02:22 PM	#12
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan	Merl, you are a class act!! Thanks for all that you do for the KCBS!! __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Weber Performer Certified Moink Baller Past President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

11-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#15
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca.	If we stay the course on this no telling what we can accomplish __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service Team What Wood Jesus Que? Www.bbqthom.com

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