Democracy at the board level

So I decided to finally attend one of the LIBOR elections events..... needless to say I was left a little bit dissappointed.

The democratic process at the board level pretty much ends at senseless rhetoric and basically comes down to a popularity contest not even based on people's positions. Why do i say this? because in all of the ads the candidates just listed their resume and that they will help realtors and that they are the best choice...... umm DUH! Not that they are bad people... because i don't know them at all to even be able to say that they are or arent.... it just seems like i might as well shut my eyes or just go with my gut feeling.

As far as the event went. It was mediocre at best. The vendors on site were great to talk to, however 6 vendors for an entire board doesnt seem like a great turnout.

The realtors attending also seemed to lack numbers. i saw many familiar faces but MANY EMPTY SEATS as well. i spoke to a wells fargo rep who said last year was MUCH MUCH more packed.

I have many fellow realtors who refuse to go to these events due to the "boring" factor both professionally and personally. I felt they were just being pessimistic and just didnt care. but to be honest they had a point. There does need to be a change... a BIG ONE in the content of the events, the board activities, and the election process itself. Who knows what the future holds at least it was a decent networking event if anything. Well Goodnight everybody!