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Whatever the USTA is doing today, IMO is far too little and very far too late. However, here's the important point-----it's far too little because they have little to no authority. They are not a governing body for governance. Only for membership and record keeping. This last fiasco with the sanctions and fines was a joke IMO. Personally, I feel whatever they are doing now is simply so they don't get left behind and deemed to be useless and futile. The USTA does not want to get shut out whatever this industry and sport ends up doing for the future. Ironically, nobody said a word about the USTA, an organization "controlled" by Russell Williams, and a related organization, investigating and handing out fines and sanctions to a major competitor of Hanover. Conflict of interest anyone?
You bring up some credible points however they have to be careful not to open themselves up to lawsuits. I really don’t know what we would do without them. I feel that the harness industry would be in a shambles if they were dissolved.
I am not suggesting the USTA be dissolved. What I have always said is that they are NOT a governing body for governance of the sport or industry-----only for membership and recordkeeping-----and that they SHOULD NOT be involved with policing and enforcement. Period. It is not part of their mission or authority.
They actually have an outstanding array of directors. I would like to see them take complete control of harness racing.
Oh so you admit the directors who are elected by the membership of each district are not in control of harness racing! Thank you for verifying exactly what I've been saying. Meaning the USTA only serves itself and the executive board who call all the shots. Example: 90% of the membership wants freeze brands continued as mandatory. Yet your so called outstanding directors voted against it unanimously. Meaning the USTA directors want Standardbreds unidentifiable in KILL PENS. Thank you thank you thank you for admitting it!!! So you're a fucking horse abusing killer too who wants them GONE when the industry is finished with them. Just another bottom feeding scumbag. Peace!!!
Pay attention dummy. I would like the directors to have more power not less. The USTA is the only one that can save this sinking ship.
I would like to see the exact opposite. I would like to see them stay in their stated lane, not their newly desired lane. The Directors, like with any many industry/membership organizations, are laypeople to the organization. They have been relegated to very rubber-stamp, fait accompli, etc. I know many directors, and while it's the same with any organization, but more profound here, there is a lot of political footballing. Show me when an Antonacci, a George Segal, a John Grant serve on that board, not Russell Williams, and then I'll say they have a powerful, high-quality, etc., board. As everyone knows, the District directors are representatives, liaisons, etc.The scope, purview, and mission statement of the USTA, since the beginning, as been a membership and record keeping organization. Changing your job description doesn't make you qualified. They have been nonexistent outside that scope for the last 40 years. Personally, I think they should stay that way.
These particular officials in this district would be my pick to officiate harness racing! These are the shakers and movers and harness racing.Mark Ford Campbell Hall, NYMike Torcello Hamburg, NYRay Schnittker Middletown, NYScott Warren Harrington, DEShawn Wiles CHAIRPERSON Monticello, NYJohn Matarazzo Saratoga, NYKim L. Crawford Stillwater, NYI think I might move Kim Crawford up the second position.
Mark Ford Equine Elimination Center.Scott I Got Run Out Of M1 Warren. Ray Train Em' Lame Schnittker.Shawh Look What I've Done With Monticello Raceway Wiles. Well done!
