Convention ammendments

[Tex1899]

I understand the need for certain skill sets on the Grand Council. I don't think many at Convention would have argued this point. The biggest problem is wanting to appoint them.

I pledged in Spring '99. I've heard rumors about some things that have gone on in our Fraternity over the years. Regarding the appointing of GC members, a former GC member asked me, "so what you're saying is you don't trust the Brothers you elect to the Grand Council?" After what I've heard has happened in the past, my answer is yes. I'd trust them with my life, but they're like our elected politicians. For the most part they're good individuals, but their view of where the Fraternity should go and mine are probably not exactly the same. And I think some get elected with a specific agenda in mind.

If certain skill sets are needed, go out and recruit those Brothers to run for election to the GC. Take a note from the Recruitment Playbook. Just like Mike Bellotti, Mike Shannahan (and/or his GM), and Joe Tiller recruit for specific positions, so should we. Perhaps the GC should create a committee to evaluate certain needs for the GC and then to recruit individuals to run for positions to ensure that those skill sets are on the Council.

Taking the vote away from the Convention is a bad idea.