In a word, Maybe. With the chapter in disarray and, some say, in danger of losing its charter for lack of members, the executive board and charter-members have been searching for new leadership as Eddie Lee's disastrous presidency draws to a close in October. Thus far, no one has stepped into that breech.
But now, with that date drawing near, and the palpable threat of Lee retaining that seat by default, two names are emerging as possible candidates for the job. One is Fred Grant, the director of Pupil Services at the Worcester County Board of Education. Although he's an administrator, those who know him know he's really a teacher in his soul.... not in sense of teaching mathematics, biology, English and history, but in the sense of teaching by example.
Fred and his wife, Sharone epitomize the terms grace, dignity and gentility. They are smart, educated, active in the community, and demonstrate sound judgement. Their public bearing evinces respect and might make you want to tuck in your shirt, tie your shoes and remove your hat in their company. Fortunately, we are dyed-in-the-wool visigothic heathans, to the bone, and so are generally immune from such compulsions. But for those less so committed....
The one sticking point for him, however, is that he is unsure he could do justice to both his job at the board of ed and as head of the local chapter.
The second name is Jim Gattling, a retired educator living in Pocomoke. We don't know him but he reportedly has equally good credentials, which are bolstered Grant's enthusiastic approval of him as a leader.
With two such viable, albeit reluctant, candidates on the horizon, surly one of these gentlemen will assume the duty of wresting control of this group from their Capt. Queeg.
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