Back to the duties of a non-profit Board...
Next on the list after the evaluation of the leadership would be to "Monitor & strengthen programs and services... to determine which programs are consistent with the organization's mission and to monitor their effectiveness."
Well, Grey2K has been in existence for 11 years now and in that time, they have been unsuccessful at banning the act of greyhound racing in any state in which it is / was held. That is pretty darned ineffective! However, to hide that lack of success, they are quick to grasp at straws and CLAIM success, even when a track has closed through no efforts of Grey2K. Really?
A perfect example of the Grey2K tendency to exaggerate and stretch the truth. What is the truth? The truth is that Grey2K is NOT responsible for greyhound racing shutting down in Rhode Island at the former Lincoln Greyhound Park aka Twin Rivers. The truth is that greyhound racing in Rhode Island shut down for financial reasons.
"Twin River’s owner, UTGR Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, unable to repay more than a half-billion dollars in debt taken on during massive renovations." (Boston.com, R.I. Legislators, Governor tangle over greyhound racing by Eric Turner AP, July 13, 2009)And,
"Twin River filed for bankruptcy protection in June and is seeking to permanently end greyhound racing. But Rhode Island lawmakers are fighting to run 200 days of live racing at the track even though current law requires only 125.
Governor Don Carcieri vetoed the legislation that would extend the live racing days, but lawmakers in the Democratic-majority General Assembly have said they expect to override it when they return in September.
Carcieri has supported ending greyhound racing because it doesn’t make financial sense, said Amy Kempe, administration spokeswoman. “It’s certainly not the only thing that caused the financial problems at Twin River, but it certainly didn’t help,’’ Kempe said." (Boston.com, AP, August 9, 2009)So, with the help of the Governor, the casino bought out the kennels and discontinued live racing. They still offer simulcasting. And what happened to the dogs? They went elsewhere to race while cash strapped Rhode Island lost jobs. Doesn't sound like a Grey2K victory to me... sounds like they are taking credit for something over which they had no control. Typical...
Yours in greyhounds....
Short sweet and to the point! G2K did zip, nada, zilch.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how Grey2K will try to talk around the truth this time...
ReplyDeleteOur adoption group always got our greyhounds from Twin River and the man that transported them was the nicest, sweetest guy around. He loved every single greyhound he transported and the greyhounds didn't forget him either. A few times adopters would bring thier greyhounds to see him when he brought new dogs in and every one of them would greet him with tail wags and smiles and some would even jump up for kisses. He was so upset when they had to close down. He's retired now from transporting but he did move where there are still race tracks so he can still be around the dogs he loved so much.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad that their followers believe all the lies they tell them. G2k did absolutely nothing to end racing in RI! I wonder how much $ CD & CT will make from THIS lie?
ReplyDeleteGrey2K takes credit for Kansas and Victoryland. LOL As long as people keep sending in the checks they will keep putting out misinformation.
ReplyDeleteDick Ciampa