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OK, I'm running!

10/11/2011

12 Comments

 
I've decided to run for the KCBS Board of Directors this year. 

First of all, I started out helping a buddy of mine cook on a team back in 2006 for around 5 or 6 contests.  I've since cooked with two other teams (one time each) and I've become a KCBS Master CBJ, having judged over 60 comps in 5 BBQ seasons. 

I'm not a Rep or a contest organizer, I don't write books or put on cooking classes - I'm just a guy who loves BBQ and wants to help KCBS to become a better organization.

I'm a judge who has a desire to get the judges and cooks to know each other. 

I'm one of the very few judges that I ever see on Friday evening or staying for the awards and I want to see more of us there. 

I'm a guy who has introduced at least 6 CBJs to teams so that they can get their Masters badge.  I'm a guy who wonders why none of these folks knew a cook & what can we do to solve this.

I'm sure that if a judge gets to know a few cooks that judge will want to see his/her new friends get a call at the awards - it gives me a thrill to watch it happen!  At the American Royal this year I spent a lot of time visiting with a lot of my friends, two of which (Tippycanoe and R Butts R Smokin') took the Grand and Reserve in the Invitational!  Let me tell you it was great seeing FRIENDS get the top calls!  I'd like to see a whole bunch more CBJs get to know these cooks and find out that they are pretty good people.

I'm a guy who would like to get a program where judges can see what all of the rule changes are - the Reps get advisories all the time, why not the CBJs?  I'd like to get more judges involved in the decision making proccess of our organization.  I'd like more input from the judges on what rule changes THEY would like to see.

In the near future I'll be posting more about what changes I'd like to see in the KCBS.  In the meantime, I'm hoping that I can win your support and your vote.  Last year less than 25% of the eligable voters cast a ballot in the KCBS election, so remember that every vote counts!

Thank you,
Dave Compton
KCBS # 22569
12 Comments
Josh Bovee (Bover)
10/12/2011 01:30:29 am

I was really hoping you'd throw your hat in the ring this year Dave. I've only met and conversed with you a handful of times, but I am convinced that you would be a fantastic addition to the BoD. Keep doing what you already do and this should have this one in the bag.

Good luck!

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Russell Place Jr
10/12/2011 09:07:41 am

good luck, Ilike what you stand for, how can we help!

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Dave Compton
10/12/2011 09:57:26 am

Thanks for the good wishes! The best way for you to help me is to VOTE! Like I said in the article, less than 25% of the eligable voters bothered to cast a ballot last year. Let all of your friends who are KCBS members know that they should check out all of the candidates & VOTE for their choices. I've been in some long, deep discussions with Jeff Stith, George Mullins and Steve Farrin on a lot of the issues that need to be addressed this election and I think that they each should also be given a good "look-see" to find out if you like their views also.
My theory has always been that if you don't vote then you have no right to complain if things don't go the way you think that they should.

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Laura link
10/12/2011 12:15:35 pm

Go get 'em, Dave - I'll be watching for your name on the ballot, I really like your inclusive approach to the organization!!

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Herb - Master CBJ/Table Captain
10/12/2011 12:38:06 pm

Dave,

Goodluck!. Ya got my support. :-)

Herb

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Hance
10/12/2011 01:24:41 pm

Go DAVE GO!!!!

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Big Mike
10/13/2011 05:27:14 am

AWESOME DAVE! you have my support. I respect your values and like where you come from. you are a guy that will tell it like it is.

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Tom Bowen
10/13/2011 12:46:23 pm

You have my vote. You went out of your way to welcome me to the BBQ world at my first comp last year in Nevada and spent time with me in WDM this year. You are a true BBQ ambassador! And someone I am proud to know.

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John
10/13/2011 01:40:35 pm

You go get Dave. You got my vote, but you can't blame me for this.

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mkevenson
10/14/2011 04:58:39 am

Dave, when the ballots come, You will get my vote. Even tho I am from Calif, I appreciate what you are doing here and I hope that if elected you can get the changes you propose. Keep up the good work.

Mark

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Fred
10/30/2011 07:20:00 am

I appreciate you running and you have my complete support.

Fred(Fat Freddy)

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Dave Compton
10/30/2011 04:15:35 pm

I'd like to thank everyone for their support! I'll be posting another blog in the next couple of days explaining a bit more of my platform. Thanx again!

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    Dave Compton
    June 5, 1948 - Dec 19, 2020

    Dave Compton wrote this blog prior to being elected to the Kansas City Board of Directors. Hope you enjoy reading Dave's thoughts and opinions on BBQ.

    When Dave passed away in 2020, it was sad to see him go. On a positive note, Dave is now with our Lord & Savior Jesus in Heaven.

    One day we will meet again, my friend. - HK

    DAVE'S BBQ BIO:

    KCBS Master BBQ Judge

    Competition Cook

    Judged over 100 BBQ Competitions

    KCBS Board Member and served on KCBS committees including
    Philanthropy and
    Rules Committee.

    Known as Judge#6

    Loved making Smoked Cheese and shared with judges & cooks.

    Big sense of humor
    Big Heart
    Loved by all!


    VIDEO: Dave Compton recites the Judge's Oath at a contest in Nevada, Iowa and judges his 100th contest.

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