O.M.A.H.A. Election Update
We have been forwarded about 30 emails from readers informing us the Neal Krauss has declared his candidacy for President of O.M.A.H.A. As far as we can tell no one else has bothered to put their name on the ballot at this time but we are sure as are a few of you that someone will enter the race at the annual meeting.
Thumbs up to Mr Krauss for stepping up BEFORE the meeting and putting his name out there. From the looks of our mailbox he has a good deal of support from some very fine people.
Thanks Neal. You can count on our vote next Monday. I know of very few people who have the entire organization at heart. We think you would do a great job at taking things into the future.
Comment by From the Bleachers — April 15, 2008 @ 6:14 am
Neal
Do we need to put your name on little pieces of paper and hand them out in the hallway before the meeting?
Comment by Post it Note — April 15, 2008 @ 6:24 am
Lets not have that issue again.
We wish that if someone were truly interested in a position on the board that they would announce it ahead of time, as Mr Krauss did, so that people can make informed choices and not knee jerk reactions after a 3 minute speach.
Bugs Manderson
Comment by eyeonomaha — April 15, 2008 @ 6:43 am
I do not know who Mr. Krauss is, can someone fill me in on who/what/when/where. Does he have kids playing, if so, what level?
If anything, I hope he knows what he’s in for and I really do WISH HIM WELL!!.
Comment by Mr. Kristof — April 15, 2008 @ 4:42 pm
This is great news! Neal has a proven history of working hard for the organization, all parts & all levels, and is very dedicated to doing a great job. This is an excellent thing for OMAHA as a whole to have him running for the Presidency.
Comment by Glad to Hear It — April 15, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
I’m not sure what will happen but I sure hope all of Pats work does not go to waste
Comment by I wish — April 15, 2008 @ 8:18 pm
Here are some reader email comments on Mr Krauss:
He works for Bank of the West, managing two branches and several people. He also served as Associate Travel Director under Jack Anderson. I think he’s as qualified as anybody to fulfill this presidency and the fact that he’s willing to, puts him ahead of most of us. I know it was a big decision for him to run. Obviously, he wanted to make sure he could dedicate the time it takes to do that job effectively and he wanted 100% commitment from his family too. He’s put alot of thought into his decision.
He has a son playing at the Peewee level this next season.
He ran for the Travel Director post in the last election but wasn’t included on the note passers list of chosen ones.
Great person. In it for ALL the kids not just his own.
Team Manager of the Squirt A team.
Comment by eyeonomaha — April 15, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
Should I have little Billy buddy up with his kid so he does not end up on the A-13 team….just looking for the inside track early
Comment by Tryouts — April 16, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
Although I would be prepared Day 1, I am choosing not to be a candidate for an OMAHA office because I am bitter, clinging to my love guns and revolutionary religion. I have the hockey experience necessary. Like the time I skated onto the ice under slap shot fire or the time that I created peace between the Mavericks and the Gladiators. Worse yet, if my phone rings at 3:00 am it better be a booty call from a hot hockey mom instead of the threat of war from Osama ben-en Al Ways Will be-Jerk Hockey Pop.
Skaters, united, will never be defeated!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Flounder — April 16, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Flounder back from the abyss
Comment by Good to have you back — April 16, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Will Mr Kraus adjust the try out fees? Jr Lancer try out fee is $100 for players who played O.M.A.H.A. last year and $150 for those players who didn’t play O.M.A.H.A. Are they discouraging players from Lincoln, Fremont, or best yet, Gladiators. Is the team already picked?
Comment by Don — April 18, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
No Don it’s a break for family’s that played in the organization, much like in state rates at a college. However if 50 bucks is the deal breaker to try out for a team with a budget around 7k then I am guessing your not in that league anyway and we will be listening to you rant about High School Hockey.
And the President isn’t the say all do all for an FYI. He only gets to vote to break a tie so you might want to look at the other Board Members as well.
Bugs Manderson
Comment by eyeonomaha — April 18, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
Good point Bugs.
It would be like staying at a Super 8 all the time but expecting the points at Marriott as well. If $50 is the discouraging factor for this guy then he would be in for some serious sticker shock if his kid made the team and he had to shell out the dough it cost. Bakers has Kraft Mac and Cheese 10/buck, there might be the place to start.
Comment by From the Bleachers — April 19, 2008 @ 5:58 am
Where did I leave that Bakers card. I love that kraft.
Comment by over the hill — April 19, 2008 @ 11:01 am
Who cares how much tryouts are as long as they are not the f@#$##@ mess of last season
Comment by Here we go again — April 20, 2008 @ 5:30 pm