A desperate MLPA Plea!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

zenspearo · 05-28-2009, 11:38 AM

We need to be there. The spearos will organize to be there. Let's let them know.

I propose that we all carry big poster boards and holding them up "Stop selling out" "What happened to fair and open?" or "Don't like the vote? Change the rules when you lose"

so the silent testimony will be evident even when they aren't giving us our 1 minute.

Holy Mackerel · 05-28-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zenspearo

We need to be there. The spearos will organize to be there. Let's let them know.

I propose that we all carry big poster boards and holding them up "Stop selling out" "What happened to fair and open?" or "Don't like the vote? Change the rules when you lose"

so the silent testimony will be evident even when they aren't giving us our 1 minute.

Exactly Joe, signs are a great idea, I thought about that for the last few meetings, but didnt know how appropriate. Now I think it is very much so!!

tylerdurden · 05-28-2009, 12:09 PM

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Change the rules when you lose

That sums it up pretty well.

Holy Mackerel · 05-28-2009, 12:29 PM

Kayakers:

I know it seems like many meetings, and you are getting less than 1 week notice, and they are at crappy times... BUT...............

A lot people rallied for Santa Ana MLPA meeting, that had profound impact on getting EXt. C off the list of proposals. But your effort has been underminded. This war is not over, yes, had Ken Wiseman, and Don Benninghoven not disregarded the RSG vote, we would not have to necessarily attend this meeting in force, maybe just to monitor it. But now we do need to call in sick, or just ask for the day off.

Listen I CANNOT do that, I can't, I can't call in another day, or ask for a vacation day this short of notice, because I have nearly zero time left, and many work projects due. But I am, and will be there, because this meeting, and the rest are important. So, no excuses.

We are 2/3 done, and they have changed the rules, because they did not like the results.

If we do not all band together for every opportunity, then we will get what we deserve.

zenspearo · 05-28-2009, 01:25 PM

It goes without saying that I will be there. And my speaking point will include kayakfishing advocacy. We are in this together and we need to step up on this one guys.

Our RSGs spent 3 (three) long days securing the compromise, only to be swept away by underhanded, blatantly biased dealings. Their hands are tied. We need to step up and speak out.

Be there. Please.

P.S. Chris Fiero is too nice to say it but with multiple challenges, the least of which is new house move, family serious illness, he's STILL making NO excuses. He'll be there. Will you be there with him?

fryguy · 05-28-2009, 02:10 PM

can we get a roll call for this meeting....seems like it helps rally the masses

scwafish · 05-28-2009, 02:22 PM

As someone who sat on the RSG up here and you NEED to be involved, otherwise you will get hosed.

Holy Mackerel · 05-28-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fryguy

can we get a roll call for this meeting....seems like it helps rally the masses

Who is going to this next meeting?

1. chris

05-28-2009, 01:25 PM	#5
zenspearo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167	It goes without saying that I will be there. And my speaking point will include kayakfishing advocacy. We are in this together and we need to step up on this one guys. Our RSGs spent 3 (three) long days securing the compromise, only to be swept away by underhanded, blatantly biased dealings. Their hands are tied. We need to step up and speak out. Be there. Please. P.S. Chris Fiero is too nice to say it but with multiple challenges, the least of which is new house move, family serious illness, he's STILL making NO excuses. He'll be there. Will you be there with him? __________________ A spearo, but we are in this MLPA mess together

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05-28-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
zenspearo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167	We need to be there. The spearos will organize to be there. Let's let them know. I propose that we all carry big poster boards and holding them up "Stop selling out" "What happened to fair and open?" or "Don't like the vote? Change the rules when you lose" so the silent testimony will be evident even when they aren't giving us our 1 minute.

05-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Kayakers: I know it seems like many meetings, and you are getting less than 1 week notice, and they are at crappy times... BUT............... A lot people rallied for Santa Ana MLPA meeting, that had profound impact on getting EXt. C off the list of proposals. But your effort has been underminded. This war is not over, yes, had Ken Wiseman, and Don Benninghoven not disregarded the RSG vote, we would not have to necessarily attend this meeting in force, maybe just to monitor it. But now we do need to call in sick, or just ask for the day off. Listen I CANNOT do that, I can't, I can't call in another day, or ask for a vacation day this short of notice, because I have nearly zero time left, and many work projects due. But I am, and will be there, because this meeting, and the rest are important. So, no excuses. We are 2/3 done, and they have changed the rules, because they did not like the results. If we do not all band together for every opportunity, then we will get what we deserve.

05-28-2009, 02:10 PM	#6
fryguy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 33	can we get a roll call for this meeting....seems like it helps rally the masses

05-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#7
scwafish Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ukiah Posts: 86	As someone who sat on the RSG up here and you NEED to be involved, otherwise you will get hosed.