I’ve been attending the SBC Annual Meeting, on and off, since 1979, and I’ve seen changes happen. If I were elected King and Supreme Ruler of the SBC, these are the changes I would make to our esteemed gathering.
1. Of course, #1 would be the name-tag issue. Print our names bigger on the front and scrunch the schedule up a bit on the back so you can print our names on the back as well. Those silly things always flip over. Names on both sides – because I said so!
2. I would institute a rule that says a person who uses his or her 3 minutes to advocate for or against a motion CANNOT then, at the end of that speech, move to call the question. If you want to call the question, do it at the beginning of your time. I am almost always in favor of closing the question, but if you have YOUR say, let others have theirs. If you want to cut off debate, do it. Don’t spout YOUR opinions then prevent others from having theirs.
3. Make changing the BF&M harder. It is actually one of the easiest things to do and it should not be. That process is now in the works and we should support that.
4. Make nomination speeches 2 minutes – TWO – yes I said “DOS” minutes. With all the electronic and print means available, all the biographical information can be given pre-convention. I know this will never happen, but if I were king, you’d have no say!
5. I would outlaw task forces for at least 5 years. C’mon folks. We have an epidemic – taskforcitis. At least 738 were suggested this year. I don’t care if you suggest a task force to explore supporting the Yankees, I’m voting against any task force for any reason for the in the next few years.
I know I’m gonna think of some things that I would add to this, and will do so in the comments. Maybe you have another idea for the future of the future of the convention’s annual meeting.
What say you? Add your opinions in the comments.
