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During all the hub-bub last year regarding the Expo draw, SFW made the offer to have any and all interested members of the public attend the actual draw to witness the process. This offer was made even more explicitly during the MM meeting held in Research Park, SLC. For those that don't know me, I provided the facilty for this MM meeting, which was attended by ~20 MM members.
Last week I ran into Don Peay and Ryan Foutz at the expo, and asked if could witness the draw this year. I was warmly invited, and did in fact witness the draw taking place yesterday at Division HQ. While not a particulary exciting event, it was painfully clear that the draw is conducted fairly, openly, and honestly. I will also note that I was the only member of the public that showed up to witness the draw. There were also several members of MDF, SFW, DWR and the drawing consultants present.
Let me be clear: I saw NOTHING that would lead me to question the integrity of the draw. The drawing consultants went to great effort to make this process 100% fair.
I don't expect my observations to quiet all dissenting voices. I have expressed reservations about SFW, etc. in the past. But the tag drawing appeared to be above reproach.
Let the conspiracy theories begin, but I am just an ordinary citizen, attended as a member of the general public, just as any of you can in the future. The worst part is I can't ##### about not drawing myself again this year... :-(
Bill
Last week I ran into Don Peay and Ryan Foutz at the expo, and asked if could witness the draw this year. I was warmly invited, and did in fact witness the draw taking place yesterday at Division HQ. While not a particulary exciting event, it was painfully clear that the draw is conducted fairly, openly, and honestly. I will also note that I was the only member of the public that showed up to witness the draw. There were also several members of MDF, SFW, DWR and the drawing consultants present.
Let me be clear: I saw NOTHING that would lead me to question the integrity of the draw. The drawing consultants went to great effort to make this process 100% fair.
I don't expect my observations to quiet all dissenting voices. I have expressed reservations about SFW, etc. in the past. But the tag drawing appeared to be above reproach.
Let the conspiracy theories begin, but I am just an ordinary citizen, attended as a member of the general public, just as any of you can in the future. The worst part is I can't ##### about not drawing myself again this year... :-(
Bill