First, I'm happy they included SCNY in the list of names. Talking to some of the people that showed up SCNY seems to be a heavy favorite.
I like the idea of the board members having 2 year term limits. However, I think that Board could have done more to include the input of the supporters in naming who's who. A good example, who is Chance Michaels? and why is he so important. He's well spoken, he carries himself with respect he seems like a likeable person, but who is he? He's not on the Forums, I haven't seen any presence on the FB group or twitter? Yet he's the leader?
I'm not sure I'm crazy about the Community Outreach project they've decided to pursue either.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unchartedplay/soccket-the-energy-harnessing-soccer-ball
It's a soccer ball that acts as a battery. Kick the ball, energy is "created", plug in your iphone so it can charge for 20 minutes. I'd rather the members of the SG choose a project to get behind. Instead of investing money in someone's kickstarter, why not sponsor a Youth Soccer team? Why not hold a drive where we can provide uniforms or equipment to underprivileged children so they can play in a league? Why not find empty lots that could house a proper soccer field for kids? Anything other than throwing money at a kickstarter.
I like that they chose to have an umbrella group: which the voting will be for. As I understand the umbrella group will be free. The SG/FB Group will be a paid membership group and I guess a name is TBD?
I don't care for the Sheikh caricature though. Blackface is Blackface. It makes us look bad and will project a very dangerous image to NYC FC and the ownership. Imagine this: An image of Andy is leaked to the news and it's found that NYC FC is a breeding ground for racism. The SG becomes banned immediately. We are a laughing stock of MLS. Who knows, maybe the liason between NYCFC and the SG is fired too, because how can he allow a group of racists to actively mock the leadership of City Football Group.
@zl10 @BToto920 please consider this.