The SCYSA "in-bred" Board again! We've seen this dilemma for 15 years. It may not be "illegal," but one can only surmise that it is truly "unethical."
The Facts
First, Fred Bieber announces his resignation conspicuously from his state position as Member-At-Large at 11:59 p.m. on August 5, 2010.
Second, on August 6, there is a vote amongst Sharon Bieber (Mid-State District Commissioner), Jerry Cover (District Cups & Games), and Glenda Day (District Secretary) to elect Fred Bieber Mid-State District Vice-Commissioner (which was vacant due to resignation of Clay Turner in March 2010) effective 8:00 p.m.
Third, Sharon Bieber resigns as Mid-State District Commissioner, effective at 1:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 7th, thus giving the Vice-Commissioner control of the Mid-State District.
Conclusion
Until these kinds of clandestine operations cease to exist amongst our SCYS Board, soccer will continue not to flourish in this state.
Clubs will simply go elsewhere -- i.e., US Club Soccer -- in hopes of more honest and forthright dealings in youth soccer.
Fred Bieber simply propagates to further his own personal involvement with USYS and Region III and needs local (i.e., SCYS) validation in order to do so.
I certainly hope that the powers to be in SCYS take note of the conflicts of interest that result in this latest poor decision by the Board.
I really don't believe the general membership of SCYS clubs understand the poor situation we face with our Board. I believe that Bob Brantley's election was a turn in the right direction, but until there is a staunch elimination of the previous decade of rule, then there is little option amongst the members but to secede from SCYS in search of a better alternative that truly suits their factions needs.
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