Wasn't that a party !

A signing up party that is !

The messenger club hosted a meeting today to gather signatures for bylaw amendment proposals.
A lot of residents showed up to voice their concerns about the way things are going here in the village, and they weren't shy about signing in and adding their names to a long list of amendment proposals that The Messengers believe would better serve the residents than the stuff that the committee has on the table.

The attendees settled in with a complimentary cup of coffee and a biscuit or two, and listened to the speakers who object to the administration's actions  and were not afraid to speak out about their concerns. 
Ed Grossman regaled the audience with a scathing indictment of the administration and the UCO committes who are busy working to amend the bylaws. Ed informed the crowd that the re-writing of the bylaws is a scurrilous attempt by David Israel to solidify his position and to make it difficult if not impossible for residents to affect any change. He was particularly concerned with the proposal raising the number of signatories on a petition from 25 residents to 59 delegates.
Neil Moore was next at the Mike, he lamented that he is contemplating purchasing a unit here in the village, but has misgivings about the way the administration is going. One comment he made rings true. He said he is reluctant to purchase until the administration straightens out their act . "I don't want to live in a unit where I feel like am owned by others rather than me owning a home. " he said.
Dot Loewenstein spoke up and recalled her struggles with the dictatorial attitudes she endured while serving as a librarian in the clubhouse. " Stand up for yourself" she said. "I had to stand up  when Eva Rachesky removed religious literature from the library because she didn't like it." "I spoke out and I removed the poster she put on the wall warning others not to put religious material in the library."
Dot's husband George spoke and recounted the philosophy that he practiced while serving as President of UCO. He complained that the attitude coming from the administration is fascist in nature and reminiscent of the way the Nazis controlled the population.
Esther Sutofsky took her turn and delivered another scathing criticism of the Israel administration. She said that she was told by David Israel that she would never serve on anything UCO because she writes bad things about him.  
Other residents spoke out in opposition to the administration, Ray Stoeker told about his disgust with the administration and his decision to quit acting as a delegate and an association president due to the unfair practices and the frustration he endured while trying to deal with UCO.
Stew Richland spoke  about his experience as a member of the Advisory Committee, he said that he thought the people on the committee were all good , hard working people looking out for the best interests of the village, Ed Grossman became a little upset about that and a loud "debate " ensued. Though Ed thought that Stew is a good guy . he also thinks he might be a little misguided. Other audience members agreed with Ed's assessment . 
The party wrapped up with attendees vowing to work to improve the state of the village. Grievances were aired and opinions were opined, but the lasting result of the party is that seven petitions for amendments received more than the required number of signatures to go forward.
The party is not over yet. So come on in and join the club.