I just got through watching a Charles E. Taylor bust presentation on the ATD web site and then came to this site and seen this thread.....
I must say. I'm at a loss for words :blink: :blink:
Why are you at a loss for words? I posted a simple poll with basic answers. What's so difficult about that?
Oh, I think I see your problem. You must think that because the TWU ATD made a donation of the membership's money that such a poll as this should not have been made by me.
Let me set YOU straight alias using person. The AMTA donated a bronze bust of Charles E. Taylor to the Steven F. Udvar - Hazy Center. In order to raise the necessary funds the AMTA accepted donations/memberships in which this money would be placed towards the purchase of the bust as well as for the cost of the catered event.
Now, EVERYONE that made donations was listed on WWW.AMTAUSA.COM for EVERYONE to see. This was done to communicate to the AMTA membership who is supporting the AMTA efforts to promote our craft.
If you watched the video like you said you did you will notice who was IN the video. I invited TWU ATD officials, just like I invited AMFA Int. officials, FAA officials, airline officials, AMFA & TWU members were present also. WHY was this your simple mind screams? It is very simple... because the AMTA is NOT a union, is NOT offiliated or part of any union or company. Read the home page on our site and TRY to comprehend what is written. The AMTA is a non-profit organization created to promote the proud craft & profession of the AMT to the public.
I see wisps of smoke still steaming from your ears. Listen closely now... I, Ken MacTiernan as an AA AMT posted this thread/poll. NOT as the Director of the AMTA. The TWU knows how I feel about the concessions, they know how I feel about the lack of democracy in the Int. level with people being appointed and NOT elected by the membership. There is no misunderstanding there. But unlike you, I am able to speak with people with different opinions and ideas than mine. If the TWU ATD wishes to make donations to the AMTA thatis fine. The AMTA will use that money to achieve our STATED goals of promoting a proud craft & profession. The TWU has made previous donations for previous busts. I thank them for it. Just like I thank EVERYONE else who makes donations and memberships.
The concessions AA AMTs took and the lack of mirror concessions that TWU ATD Int. officials took have nothing to do with the video/event you watched.
Now, are you still confused/at a loss for words?