Can you please explain, in detail, the UIL Officials Department and how that is meant to benefit officials in Texas when TASO has been performing those same functions for years?
The Officials Department contains a Code of Ethics. One of the violations of the Code of Ethics is failure to cooperate with the UIL. This is vague and worrisome. Who will determine if the official failed to cooperate? Who will decide the punishment? What recourse will officials have?
What guarantees do we as officials have that the UIL will not raid our dues money to cover shortfalls in other areas?
How on earth will your proposed system benefit officials?
There was a recent article in the Austin American Statesman regarding the 7 million dollars spent for steroid testing and how it has mostly been a complete waste of money. In fact, the article states the UIL's budget for steroid testing will be slashed to $750k. Given this, how can officials trust the UIL with their annual dues, potentially exceeding $600k annually?
TASO board of directors have fiduciary obligations to TASO members. These fiduciary obligations, if violated, can come with legal repercussions. In your position with the UIL, who's interests are you primarily obligated to look out for?
Will the UIL force officials to buy gear from certain vendors?
Why is the UIL purchasing rulebooks for $3 and reselling them for $5 to officials?
More college and professional athletes hail from the State of Texas than any other state. Why the hell would you mess with that?
Mr. Fitch, The lawsuit saved each official in the state $50 last year. Is it true that each officials share of the legal expenses for that is about $4?
Why did you tell coaches last year that the Austin Chapter is not a chapter in good standing and therefore could not work any playoff games? What reassurances do we have that this sort of vindictiveness will not repeat itself?
That's a start. I have many more if anybody thinks these are any good.