Videos tagged with USPSA Politics

This video discusses Mark Stamper's upcoming meeting with the USPSA board regarding a discipline issue stemming from comments made on a Twitch stream. Stamper believes he is being made an example of due to his vocal criticism of the board. He expresses skepticism about the fairness of the process and his potential for a favorable outcome.

Ben Stoeger discusses recent USPSA Board of Directors meetings, noting that a significant portion (75%) occurred in executive session, limiting member visibility. He expresses dissatisfaction with the pace of change but acknowledges positive developments, such as the appointment of Ken Cobb as Area 4 Director. Stoeger plans to give the board 90 days to demonstrate progress before reassessing his stance.

This video discusses the resignation of Rick Steel from the USPSA board, framing it as a victory for members advocating for change. The speaker encourages continued member engagement through emails and protests to drive further reform within the organization. Initial positive reports are also mentioned regarding a new board member, Jim Boone.

This video discusses internal politics and controversies within USPSA, focusing on an online exchange between Bruce Gray and Ben Stoeger. It highlights disagreements regarding the board's actions, member protests, and the effectiveness of different communication and activism styles within the organization. The discussion touches on issues of accountability, transparency, and the perceived health of the sport.

This video discusses internal politics within USPSA, focusing on board member elections and the perceived "midwit cabal" attempting to control the organization. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, expresses optimism that recent events and increased member attention are leading to positive reforms and a shift in power back to the members. Key figures like Frank, Yan Lyn, and Ben Barry are highlighted as allies in this effort.

This video discusses the internal politics and alleged misconduct within the USPSA Board of Directors (BOD). Ben Stoeger expresses strong criticism of the current leadership, describing them as 'nasty' and 'hardball' players who engage in deceit and stonewalling. He highlights personal consequences like a lifetime ban and cease and desist letters, advocating for strong, 'fighter' personalities to run for board positions to enact change.