Author Archives: Ross

Scout Series: Section Vice-Chief

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ross

In January of every year our Section had a planning retreat to tackle the task of planning that years conclave.  It includes selecting a theme, updates from the recent Dallas National Meeting, and introducing the team that has been appointed … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (Sept. 18)

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ross

Obama’s Bill – The mainstream cable media will have to go a whole week without a GOP debate which means they might actually be able to focus on the Obama Jobs bill and the Obama Tax bill coming up.  They … Continue reading →

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A Tahoe Conference

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Ross

I spent most of last week at a conference in Lake Tahoe.  I have been to many conferences for avocational activities but not really for professional purposes.  I must say it was quite nice to get out of the office … Continue reading →

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Winners and Losers in Nevada’s Congressional Special Election

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Ross

Winners: GOP Establishment – they were able to avoid an ugly wide open race and therefore able to give their chairman the nomination and a big leg up on the special election. Media – The spectacle kept the media flush … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (September 12)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ross

Tea Party Debate – CNN’s legitimization of the Tea Party by hosting a debate with them tonight provides another close combat look at the GOP candidates.  The first and probably last Tea Party debate featured real battles betwenn Romney and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on a Tragedy

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ross

Thoughts on a Tragedy (originally posted in 2007) It’s been 6 years since the September morning that “changed the world.” I had 7AM AP History my junior year at McQueen High School. I woke up and watched the news. A … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits: Ice

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Ross

You would have thought that living in a place where the high has been more often than not over 100 degrees I would have invested in an ice tray earlier.  Alas, I just got around it to it this weekend.  … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Bait and Switch?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ross

Imagine you are Mitt Romney and you were the frontrunner until Rick Perry jumped on board and all of a sudden you are falling quickly behind.  You are trying to be the reasoned moderate electable option.  In an attempt to … Continue reading →

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News on the Horizon (September 4)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ross

President’s Speech – The President is scheduled to give a speech on Thursday about his plan to do something about jobs.  The inside the beltway talk is that it either has to be big (which will fail to be enacted … Continue reading →

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Scout Series: Identifying Talent

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Ross

One important trait of a leader is to be able to foster and mentor talent below you to take the reigns when your time is up.  Not only can this skill help the organization’s longevity but when applied to the … Continue reading →

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