R.P. won the interim election narrowly by 4 votes. Essentially, more LAS-based pilots supporting R.P. showed up at the meeting (again, held in LAS). Several DFW based pilots made a huge effort to show up (some spending the night at hotels, one foregoing his vacation plans to attend, others flying in early and attempting to fly out after the vote, etc.). It was clearly a divided group LAS vs DFW. So much for unity! Then, R.P. and J.A. were nominated and so were A.B. and J.R. And C.B. and some LAS pilot for Secretary/Tresurer. Again, a vote seemingly very divided by base. LAS had the numbers advantage with the interim. Now DFW has the advantage in the permanent election. Next vote, for the March term will be electronic. No hiding behind Bylaws that help and ignoring those that do not. No stacking the deck against some and skewing the vote. 50% more pilots in DFW.
One word to remember boys....Karma.