I knew it was an over simplistic idea, always figured there were legal reasons you couldn't give the members what they want as far as flags for all go.
As far as the raise goes.......y'all need to take a look at all the work in the Eagle Ford oil play in south central Texas. They are begging for oil field workers. To start you don't have to know about rig work but they do want you to work. Understand they start you around $50,000 and if you can handle the work you'll be making around $80,000 in 2 years. They also have all kinds of truck driving jobs.+ all the satellite service company jobs to keep everything working.
Shoe I know you make waaaay more than the oil field jobs......just thought I'd throw the info out for the members