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 Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:59 am Post subject: AYA Convention Date Restrictions - Straw Poll Results |
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Hi Gary,
Well, I hope that the AYA as an organization isn't that bad. Thus far
everyone that has contacted me seems rather encouraging of the effort,
including several regional directors (a.k.a board members). The
reason I started this stems from the number of times this topic has
come up on one or more of the forums since I became a Grumman owner
and yet I was unaware of any formal attempt to change it. The AYA
constitution does contain the information on how to amend the
constitution and so this should be a very public and open attempt to
do that.
If it makes it to a vote of the membership, that is the best possible
outcome as the membership then decides. If the membership fails to
vote (and with a turnout of less than 5% for the last election, that
is possible), then it's not the fault of the organization's
leadership. If the board does not hear enough interest from their
members, then this too is not the fault of the board. If the board
blocks the attempt with no sound reason, then that will be the point I
would be upset and reconsider my membership in the organization...as
the leadership would have demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt to me
that they are not representing their members. For now I choose to
trust the leadership...and as a number of people have mentioned...we
will see what happens. I'm willing to put forth the effort and hope
for the best.
Now...as for healthcare...well...I don't think I'll go there right now... 
Cheers,
-Mike
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Michael Boyd
mwboyd(at)gmail.com
On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 11:46 AM, <teamgrumman(at)aol.com> wrote:
[quote] Hi Mike,
Thanks, seriously, for all your efforts. Don't expect anything to change.
Even with 60% in favor of change, hell 80%, don't expect anything to
change.
A National healthcare system, for example, was first proposed in 1948. At
that time, the U.S. ranked 16th in healthcare in the world. At that time,
healthcare costs were 1% of the average income. A national healthcare
system been pushed ahead with roughly 60% to 75% approval for 61 years.
Today, the U.S. ranks 37th in healthcare and costs 25% of the average
income. There are still those who are screaming it's going ahead to
quickly.
A quick note on the subject: I taught Algebra at the Antelope Valley
Community College in Lancaster. I taught 4 nights a week, 2 hours a night.
I was paid $60/hour. After taxes, my take home a month was roughly $1000.
In 2004, I got an invite in the college mail to join the College Health
Care System. For $980/month, I could get full coverage, hospital stays, low
deductible, etc.
I recently tried getting health insurance through AARP. For $300/month I
can pay for someone to negotiate with doctors and hospitals.
I have full benefits from the VA.
I don't know how people afford health insurance. If they have any health
issues at all, or history thereof, you can kiss the insurance good bye.
OK, I'm getting off my soap box . . . . . . . .
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