Rod Gray for the BOD

Ford · 01-02-2008, 12:35 PM

I received this from Rod and think this may be better than flooding mailboxes. I heartily endorse Rod as somebody who cares and is trying now to make changes and keep things under control while being a BOD member. I also plan to vote for Phil. Still thinking about the other 2 votes although I do have some front runners.

If you are a competition cook then please vote.

Ford

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This is going to be brief because I value your time. It's Kansas City Barbeque Society election time and I need your vote. I also need the vote of friends I have never met, your friends that are KCBS members. Please forward this to them as your endorsement of my re-election.

During my current term, many great things have happened with the KCBS. Improvements in communication to the members, especially the detail of the meeting minutes, moving the Rules Committee meeting to make it more accessible to folks from all over the country, and improvements in both contest and judging procedures. I have only missed one regular board meeting and attended by telephone only twice. In addition, I have taken on several special projects, severed as committee chairs, and am currently the Vice President of the organization. If re-elected I will work as hard these next three years as I have these past three. I am also a cook and a Certified Barbeque Judge. In 2007 alone, I visited 22 states, cooked 30 contests, logging over 17,000 miles in the process. I have met many great people traveling the country cooking and teaching barbeque. I am proud to call them all my friends.

I welcome your questions and comments. If there is one thing I love, it's talking about barbeque and our competition future. Also, thank you for your support these past three years. The election opens Wednesday, January 2nd and runs for about two weeks. If you want me to represent you on the Kansas City Barbeque Society board of directors, please vote for me.

Rod

P.S. - If everyone who receives this message votes for me and three people that you forward this to votes for me, it would still be unsure if thatwould be enough votes to insure my re-elected. So, I have to tell myself that now is not the time to be bashful. If you are receiving this, I value your friendship or a good friend of yours feels it is important that you read my request. My future on the BOD is in your hands. Happy new year and I look forward to seeing all of you on the 2008 barbeque trail!

Dale P · 01-02-2008, 03:45 PM

Finally I did the right thing. I just got off the phone with Sybilla Hawkins and im paid. She said I get to vote, but I didnt find out how many votes I get. Fill me in on whats happening. Im ready to vote. Where the heck is my Bullsheet!

Ford · 01-03-2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale P

Finally I did the right thing. I just got off the phone with Sybilla Hawkins and im paid. She said I get to vote, but I didnt find out how many votes I get. Fill me in on whats happening. Im ready to vote. Where the heck is my Bullsheet!

Go to KCBS.US for details and of course it's in the bullsheet. Also you get to vote for 4 people and that's how many get elected to the BOD each year.

Dale P · 01-03-2008, 07:27 AM

Thanks Ford.

willkat98 · 01-03-2008, 07:34 AM

I just got my email with password and username.

I just voted for Rod, purely for his additions to this site. I don't read other boards.

Good luck all.

kcpellethead · 01-03-2008, 02:44 PM

Thank you for your votes. I was very surprised to see my "vote for me" e-mail posted here. I'm sure he'd tell you if asked, but Ford posted that here on his on accord. Thank you for all of your help, Ford. It's good to have friends that know you are doing your best. See you somewhere on the bbq trail!

Rod

Arlin_MacRae · 01-03-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale P

Finally I did the right thing. I just got off the phone with Sybilla Hawkins and im paid. She said I get to vote, but I didnt find out how many votes I get. Fill me in on whats happening. Im ready to vote. Where the heck is my Bullsheet!

I just talked to her as well and I should get my membership e-mail in a day or two. Voting ends the 17th and Sybilla said I should have time.

Spydermike72 · 01-03-2008, 03:12 PM

I have not voted yet, I am still doing my research. I do know 2 of the 4 that I will be voting for and 1 of them is a no brainer (think Brethren) and the other is the subject of this thread....

tonto1117 · 01-03-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willkat98

I just got my email with password and username.

I just voted for Rod, purely for his additions to this site. I don't read other boards.

Good luck all.

Recieved mine and the Bud's yesterday and have voted. Was wondering if anyone knows how long after the voting period is over, that they will announce the outcome.

Rod, looking foward to the class in Shannon in April!!! And as Bill said good luck to all.

Rookie'48 · 01-03-2008, 04:42 PM

I got mine & sent in my votes @ about 3:45 this morning.
Pooh & Clint & 2 others.

Plowboy · 01-03-2008, 08:07 PM

I support Rod as well. I've gotten to know Rod over this last year. KCBS needs smart people like Rod Gray. Rod has his finger on the pulse of competition BBQ across the entire country and not just the Midwest.

Please consider supporting Rod.

Jeff_in_KC · 01-03-2008, 08:15 PM

Got a vote going to Rod here as well! Haven't decided on the other three yet..........

I'm kidding, Phil, you farker! I've never voted for a farker before. first time for everything... wait a second. I did vote for GW.

kcpellethead · 01-03-2008, 11:33 PM

Again, I greatly appreciate everyone's support. The election results will be announced on Saturday evening, January 19th at the KCBS banquet. We'll all find out together!

Happy new year and best of luck to all of the candidates!

Rod

Blues Hog · 01-03-2008, 11:58 PM

It would be hard to say in words exactly how much Rod Gray means to the KCBS. His heart is full of nothing but good for the future of the society. Rod Gray, Lynn Bruce, Phil Rizzari, and Joe Ferguson donate so much of themselves beyond the surface of everyday activity for a great future of the KCBS and for the barbecue community. I have faith, trust, admiration, and support these gentlemen to lead the KCBS into a successful direction. Bill

ThomEmery · 01-04-2008, 07:36 AM

In my dealings with Rod I was always impressed that he was not "just looking out for himself" He truly wanted what was best for all parties involved. What a concept.

01-02-2008, 12:35 PM	#1
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rod Gray for the BOD I received this from Rod and think this may be better than flooding mailboxes. I heartily endorse Rod as somebody who cares and is trying now to make changes and keep things under control while being a BOD member. I also plan to vote for Phil. Still thinking about the other 2 votes although I do have some front runners. If you are a competition cook then please vote. Ford Ladies and Gentlemen, This is going to be brief because I value your time. It's Kansas City Barbeque Society election time and I need your vote. I also need the vote of friends I have never met, your friends that are KCBS members. Please forward this to them as your endorsement of my re-election. During my current term, many great things have happened with the KCBS. Improvements in communication to the members, especially the detail of the meeting minutes, moving the Rules Committee meeting to make it more accessible to folks from all over the country, and improvements in both contest and judging procedures. I have only missed one regular board meeting and attended by telephone only twice. In addition, I have taken on several special projects, severed as committee chairs, and am currently the Vice President of the organization. If re-elected I will work as hard these next three years as I have these past three. I am also a cook and a Certified Barbeque Judge. In 2007 alone, I visited 22 states, cooked 30 contests, logging over 17,000 miles in the process. I have met many great people traveling the country cooking and teaching barbeque. I am proud to call them all my friends. I welcome your questions and comments. If there is one thing I love, it's talking about barbeque and our competition future. Also, thank you for your support these past three years. The election opens Wednesday, January 2nd and runs for about two weeks. If you want me to represent you on the Kansas City Barbeque Society board of directors, please vote for me. Rod P.S. - If everyone who receives this message votes for me and three people that you forward this to votes for me, it would still be unsure if thatwould be enough votes to insure my re-elected. So, I have to tell myself that now is not the time to be bashful. If you are receiving this, I value your friendship or a good friend of yours feels it is important that you read my request. My future on the BOD is in your hands. Happy new year and I look forward to seeing all of you on the 2008 barbeque trail! __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

01-02-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Finally I did the right thing. I just got off the phone with Sybilla Hawkins and im paid. She said I get to vote, but I didnt find out how many votes I get. Fill me in on whats happening. Im ready to vote. Where the heck is my Bullsheet! __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

01-03-2008, 07:27 AM	#4
Dale P is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-28-06 Location: Porkbutt Ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks Ford. __________________ Spicewine Turbo 2007 model Perry Brothers & Sons Bar-B-Q

01-03-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just got my email with password and username. I just voted for Rod, purely for his additions to this site. I don't read other boards. Good luck all. __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven

01-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#6
kcpellethead Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-25-05 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you for your votes. I was very surprised to see my "vote for me" e-mail posted here. I'm sure he'd tell you if asked, but Ford posted that here on his on accord. Thank you for all of your help, Ford. It's good to have friends that know you are doing your best. See you somewhere on the bbq trail! Rod __________________ Rod If I do everything half ass, how can I be a "full fledged" anything?

01-03-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have not voted yet, I am still doing my research. I do know 2 of the 4 that I will be voting for and 1 of them is a no brainer (think Brethren) and the other is the subject of this thread.... __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Ranch Kettle,Weber Performerl Certified Moink Baller President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

01-03-2008, 04:42 PM	#10
Rookie'48 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-12-06 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got mine & sent in my votes @ about 3:45 this morning. Pooh & Clint & 2 others. __________________ Dave Compton KCBS MasterCBJ # 22569 KCBS BoD Judges' Advocate Possibly the only judge ever to get an award from a bunch of cooks UDS 075 UCB WSM and a bunch of other stuff. The above post is only my opinion - mine & mine alone.

01-03-2008, 08:07 PM	#11
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I support Rod as well. I've gotten to know Rod over this last year. KCBS needs smart people like Rod Gray. Rod has his finger on the pulse of competition BBQ across the entire country and not just the Midwest. Please consider supporting Rod. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

01-03-2008, 08:15 PM	#12
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Got a vote going to Rod here as well! Haven't decided on the other three yet.......... I'm kidding, Phil, you farker! I've never voted for a farker before. first time for everything... wait a second. I did vote for GW. __________________ Big Creek BBQ Competition Team KCBS Member and CBJ #14287 Contest Organizer - Smokin' on Big Creek Co-Founder and Executive Director Operation BBQ Relief, Inc. Visit us at Operation BBQ Relief dot org

01-03-2008, 11:33 PM	#13
kcpellethead Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-25-05 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Again, I greatly appreciate everyone's support. The election results will be announced on Saturday evening, January 19th at the KCBS banquet. We'll all find out together! Happy new year and best of luck to all of the candidates! Rod __________________ Rod If I do everything half ass, how can I be a "full fledged" anything?

01-03-2008, 11:58 PM	#14
Blues Hog Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-01-06 Location: Perry Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It would be hard to say in words exactly how much Rod Gray means to the KCBS. His heart is full of nothing but good for the future of the society. Rod Gray, Lynn Bruce, Phil Rizzari, and Joe Ferguson donate so much of themselves beyond the surface of everyday activity for a great future of the KCBS and for the barbecue community. I have faith, trust, admiration, and support these gentlemen to lead the KCBS into a successful direction. Bill __________________ [FONT=Book Antiqua]Bill Arnold[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua]Blues Hog[/FONT]

01-04-2008, 07:36 AM	#15
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In my dealings with Rod I was always impressed that he was not "just looking out for himself" He truly wanted what was best for all parties involved. What a concept. __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

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