Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 23:11     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
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Anonymous wrote:Honest question here, because I don’t feel like reading through all the previous pages (and it won’t kill anyone to just answer again). Is GFR staying with ECNL or going with the MLSN/GA?


They’ll be ECNL-RL and NCSL.


If they don't fix the coaching slates they'll be lucky to keep RL in a year or two. The girls side will not maintain their strength under HM and the boys side is even worse off.


Their coaching slate is better than most clubs. Have you seen the latest coaching slate from McLean? It is an s--t show! Coaches that have no business being top team coaches are now leading this GA toilet nightmare.


ohhh are we trusting HM at GFR? He's been all over the place! Good luck!!
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 23:02     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:18 players on a travel team is very normal for U13 plus. If you move beyond RL it's 24+!


Ok... interesting comment from another GFR parent. Thanks, I guess? I can tell you though that we haven't played a single team this '24/'25 season (or any tournament) with as many players sitting on the bench. Not one.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:49     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:Are the directors on the GFR board paid positions?


no
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:46     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Are the directors on the GFR board paid positions?
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:19     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
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Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.


They are already on Bethesda’s slate for next year. Maybe they can finish out the season. Also if the board didn't follow the bylaws when the fired ppl, then everyone should have been reinstated immediately.


And now they're off the website for Bethesda


Wow. Very odd.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:01     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.


They are already on Bethesda’s slate for next year. Maybe they can finish out the season. Also if the board didn't follow the bylaws when the fired ppl, then everyone should have been reinstated immediately.


And now they're off the website for Bethesda
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 20:48     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:Looking for a cliff notes version... We've been with GFR for several years and I've never heard anything from (or about) the exec director. Is that the issue, the lack of involvement? (Honest questions here...). What I care about is that my son's team had 18 players this year. It was a really dissatisfying experience. Was that the decision of the director? My feedback went unanswered, so should I assume we'd be in for a similarly overloaded bench next year?


18 players on a travel team is very normal for U13 plus. If you move beyond RL it's 24+!
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 20:42     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Looking for a cliff notes version... We've been with GFR for several years and I've never heard anything from (or about) the exec director. Is that the issue, the lack of involvement? (Honest questions here...). What I care about is that my son's team had 18 players this year. It was a really dissatisfying experience. Was that the decision of the director? My feedback went unanswered, so should I assume we'd be in for a similarly overloaded bench next year?
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 20:42     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.


They are already on Bethesda’s slate for next year. Maybe they can finish out the season. Also if the board didn't follow the bylaws when the fired ppl, then everyone should have been reinstated immediately.


Can GFR parents start a campaign to reinstate NM and ML? Seems like the Wednesday Board meeting would be a good place to start if they allow parents to attend and participate.


I don't see why not!?? All parents should have a zoom link to attend and be given a chance to speak?
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 20:13     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.


They are already on Bethesda’s slate for next year. Maybe they can finish out the season. Also if the board didn't follow the bylaws when the fired ppl, then everyone should have been reinstated immediately.


Can GFR parents start a campaign to reinstate NM and ML? Seems like the Wednesday Board meeting would be a good place to start if they allow parents to attend and participate.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 18:34     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.


They are already on Bethesda’s slate for next year. Maybe they can finish out the season. Also if the board didn't follow the bylaws when the fired ppl, then everyone should have been reinstated immediately.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 18:04     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.


Good questions about NM and ML. The main ringleader of all of this should most certainly step down - he is brand new to the board so kinda unbelievable how much damage he’s caused.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 17:59     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws


So if RS is fully reinstated does he bring back NM and ML? And would they come back given that they have their names floating around Bethesda? This board really did screw things up. They need to step down once this is settled.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 17:40     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split


correct - several parents asked for copy’s of the bylaws and this was pointed out by one who is an attorney. these guys really screwed up. seems they didn’t read their own bylaws
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 17:28     Subject: GFR Falling apart?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The current board votes


Wouldn’t that just be a split vote then assuming the 3 who signed the initial letter vote against any nominee of the other side and vice versa? Does the R&D board get to vote?


RS gets a tiebreaker vote if it’s split