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1. 06:28 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (Rick Beebe)
2. 07:14 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (Michael Sausen)
3. 10:15 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (John Melchert)
4. 10:30 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (Phil Perry)
5. 10:46 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (Bob Leffler)
6. 11:13 AM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (Phil Perry)
7. 06:18 PM - Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns (John Cox)
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| Subject: | Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
Jack becoming chairman of the board is a coincidence that unfortunately
is getting lumped together in these press releases. The previous
chairman, Louis Andrew, retired after AirVenture and the re-election
process has been going on since then. There was a board meeting on
Sunday to elect a new chair and we chose Jack. Monday Rod resigned. The
the two events were not related in the least.
--Rick
On 10/22/2012 11:57 PM, Nathan Harwood wrote:
> I'm surprised nobody here has mentioned the Jack Pelton effect. Do we
> really believe this is about a disagreement regarding relocation?
>
> Headline from AVweb:
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> "In a surprise announcement Monday, EAA president and CEO Rod Hightower
> said he was stepping down effective immediately. The decision came
> following an EAA board of directors meeting in which former Cessna CEO
> Jack Pelton was elected chairman. EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski said
> Pelton will oversee the search for a new president for the organization.
> "I will be working closely with the EAA board of directors to ensure a
> seamless transition to a new leader," Pelton said."
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| Subject: | OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
I don't think that's possible.
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Boatright
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns
--> <kboatright1@comcast.net>
Heck, keep him, just lay down the law to him regarding appropriate content in Sport
Aviation.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sausen" <michael@sausen.net>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:00 PM
Subject: RE: RV10-List: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns
>
> I saw that right as I was stepping on an airplane but just now got a
> chance to read it. Sounds like a way for him to "gracefully" step down.
> You don't have a career that he has and take that kind of job without
> having thought through the family issues. Now if they get rid of J Mac
> we'll be 2 for 2!
>
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jkreidler
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 2:27 PM
> To: rv10-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV10-List: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns
>
> --> <jason.kreidler@regalbeloit.com>
>
> Looks like Hightower has decided to step down. Too much of a disruption
> to his family to move them up from St. Louis.
>
> --------
> Jason Kreidler
> 4 Partner Build - Sheboygan Falls, WI
> Tony Kolar, Kyle Hokel, Wayne Elser, Jason Kreidler N44YH - Flying -
> #40617
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=385801#385801
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| Subject: | OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
I suspect his resignation was spurred on by a number of factors that included his
relocation issues; but also included the election of Jack Pelton and the general
sentiment from many EAA members in protest to the directions Rod was taking
things. Resignations at this level, without some sort of crime, are rarely
just one thing. I'm sure things were just getting too uncomfortable for him.
I for one, am happy he stepped down. Now, to see where things with EAA go.
I'm encouraged by Pelton's announcement including "... As an association we must
remain focused on the original mission of our founder, Paul H. Poberezny, to
welcome all members no matter what they fly, celebrate our volunteers, and treat
our employees fairly ..."
John
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| Subject: | Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
That was the quote of the day. But later got edited by the censor police at EAA.
There us still a lot of work ahead, but it is an exciting time of renewed energy
among the membership ranks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:14 PM, "John Melchert" <pilotmelch@omnav.com> wrote:
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> I suspect his resignation was spurred on by a number of factors that included
his relocation issues; but also included the election of Jack Pelton and the
general sentiment from many EAA members in protest to the directions Rod was taking
things. Resignations at this level, without some sort of crime, are rarely
just one thing. I'm sure things were just getting too uncomfortable for him.
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> I for one, am happy he stepped down. Now, to see where things with EAA go.
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> I'm encouraged by Pelton's announcement including "... As an association we must
remain focused on the original mission of our founder, Paul H. Poberezny,
to welcome all members no matter what they fly, celebrate our volunteers, and
treat our employees fairly ..."
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> John
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| Subject: | Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
I think whomever rewrote the press release or directed that to be done, should
be shown the door as well. I'm sure that Jack wouldn't appreciate his quote being
spun the way it was.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 23, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Phil Perry <philperry9@gmail.com> wrote:
That was the quote of the day. But later got edited by the censor police at EAA.
There us still a lot of work ahead, but it is an exciting time of renewed energy
among the membership ranks.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:14 PM, "John Melchert" <pilotmelch@omnav.com> wrote:
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> I suspect his resignation was spurred on by a number of factors that included
his relocation issues; but also included the election of Jack Pelton and the
general sentiment from many EAA members in protest to the directions Rod was taking
things. Resignations at this level, without some sort of crime, are rarely
just one thing. I'm sure things were just getting too uncomfortable for him.
>
> I for one, am happy he stepped down. Now, to see where things with EAA go.
>
> I'm encouraged by Pelton's announcement including "... As an association we must
remain focused on the original mission of our founder, Paul H. Poberezny,
to welcome all members no matter what they fly, celebrate our volunteers, and
treat our employees fairly ..."
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> John
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| Subject: | Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
My guess is that there is a contract in place between the EAA and Rod that prohibits
either party from speaking negatively about the other. That was likely
the motive for removing such a direct comment.
Both parties want to move on without damaging each others character any more than
it already is.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:46 PM, Bob Leffler <rv@thelefflers.com> wrote:
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> I think whomever rewrote the press release or directed that to be done, should
be shown the door as well. I'm sure that Jack wouldn't appreciate his quote
being spun the way it was.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Oct 23, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Phil Perry <philperry9@gmail.com> wrote:
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> That was the quote of the day. But later got edited by the censor police at
EAA.
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> There us still a lot of work ahead, but it is an exciting time of renewed energy
among the membership ranks.
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:14 PM, "John Melchert" <pilotmelch@omnav.com> wrote:
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>> I suspect his resignation was spurred on by a number of factors that included
his relocation issues; but also included the election of Jack Pelton and the
general sentiment from many EAA members in protest to the directions Rod was
taking things. Resignations at this level, without some sort of crime, are rarely
just one thing. I'm sure things were just getting too uncomfortable for
him.
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>> I for one, am happy he stepped down. Now, to see where things with EAA go.
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>> I'm encouraged by Pelton's announcement including "... As an association we
must remain focused on the original mission of our founder, Paul H. Poberezny,
to welcome all members no matter what they fly, celebrate our volunteers, and
treat our employees fairly ..."
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>> John
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| Subject: | Re: OT - Rod Hightower Resigns |
I am sorry to see Mr. Hightower leave, I understand the dynamics of both
former leaders and their strong imprint on the operations. I will hope
that in the future the membership is more articulate, the board more
attentive and the venue continues to prosper. I have been awash in the
Warbirds of America and ventured off the Experimental path. All of us need
to find our roots, invest in our future and not let the EAA go the way of
AOPA with "Slick magazine authors, topics off the mark focused on NBAA type
corporate interests and the sirens call of quick bucks.
Tony Bengalis is sorely missed as are many of the writers of twenty years
ago.
Another Flying Magazine association is not why I became a Lifetime Member.
It is not why I bring groups to Wisconsin each year. It was, IS and
should always Be The EXPERIMENTAL Aircraft Association.
John Cox
PS, I hope it wasn't VAN giving Rod the RV-12 kit that did him in.
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Phil Perry <philperry9@gmail.com> wrote:
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> That was the quote of the day. But later got edited by the censor police
> at EAA.
>
> There us still a lot of work ahead, but it is an exciting time of renewed
> energy among the membership ranks.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Oct 23, 2012, at 12:14 PM, "John Melchert" <pilotmelch@omnav.com>
> wrote:
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> >
> > I suspect his resignation was spurred on by a number of factors that
> included his relocation issues; but also included the election of Jack
> Pelton and the general sentiment from many EAA members in protest to the
> directions Rod was taking things. Resignations at this level, without some
> sort of crime, are rarely just one thing. I'm sure things were just
> getting too uncomfortable for him.
> >
> > I for one, am happy he stepped down. Now, to see where things with EAA
> go.
> >
> > I'm encouraged by Pelton's announcement including "... As an association
> we must remain focused on the original mission of our founder, Paul H.
> Poberezny, to welcome all members no matter what they fly, celebrate our
> volunteers, and treat our employees fairly ..."
> >
> > John
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