There was discussion regarding the Director's inability to attend the necessary meetings.

The Executive Council was unhappy with the lack of representation at the meetings from District II representatives. The unhappiness was justified as there were no telephone calls to explain, either in advance, or after the fact, why the no show.

During the bid process for the Kids State Tournament, District II had no representative present at the meeting. With the assistance of Bob Hanson and the Wichita Sports Commission, the low bid was presented by District II to host the tournament, however with no representation at the meeting, the Executive Council rightly awarded the contract to a known entity.

As all in attendance will recall, prior to the vote for Director, I specifically addressed the situation to the Director running for re-election. I informed the Director of the unhappiness of the Executive Council over his attendance at the meetings. I, and the attendees of the meeting were given an assurance the Director would attend all future meetings.

The Director did not attend the State Body Meeting which was held shortly after the election. The South's Assistant Director, who is the Director's hand picked choice for successor, also has not attended.


Richard D. Salyer