After a few days of phone calls and emails, I figured it was a good time to give everyone an update concerning the “behind-the-scenes” work that the TFCR is doing.
Basically, the TFCR Executive Board is contacting Chapter Chairmen across the state and explaining the current situation, asking for their vote to suspend the constitution, and if they would prefer to have the convention in Denton or San Antonio. It’s a long and laborious process, especially considering our limited access to updated contact information, but it’s all we can do.
Thus far, I haven’t received a single “nea” vote against the suspension of our constitution and have been slightly surprised at each Chairman’s eagerness to cast their vote in support of the motion. It’s either due to a lack of caring about the TFCR or a quick acknowledgment that this is the only way to get the job done, and I’m betting on the latter.
Here’s the most current list of schools that have voted to suspend the constitution:
University of Texas – Austin
University of Texas – Dallas
University of Texas – San Antonio
University of North Texas
University of Houston
Texas Christian University
St. Mary’s University
Collin College
Amarillo College
That’s nine chapters of the twenty five that we need to make a 2/3 majority, so we’re doing pretty good after just a few days of work tracking the Chairmen down. Interestingly enough, the preference vote of Denton or San Antonio is very close, with a 5/4 deadlock. It’ll be interesting how things end up.
Well, that’s pretty much it for now. We’ve put in calls or emails to many other schools and are currently waiting to hear back from them, which should happen over the next several days. It’s kind of a waiting game at this point, unfortunately.
To remind everyone, we’re planning to hold the convention on Saturday April 19th at either UNT in Denton or UTSA in San Antonio. This information will be distributed much more directly, and in more detail, once the vote is final and we can move forward with convention planning.
Take care guys, and if your school isn’t listed send me an email with your vote: rpmurphy@gmail.com
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