There have been several states, chapters and individuals who have openly endorsed a specific candidate for International President, as well as the various other International offices. Hence, the request was made that the Florida State Director as well as the entire State of Florida “follow suit” and endorse a candidate as well. In the past I have remained firm on the stance that we should not endorse any candidate for any position unless I can be ASSURED that every chapter in Florida would vote for that same candidate. Our current voting process does not allow for this type of certainty.
I believe it is the responsibility of each individual chapter to determine who they feel will best serve SIGMA. However, SIGMA is at an important crossroads and the decisions made in Charlotte will effect this organization not only for the next 2 years but perhaps the next decade.
Therefore, The Florida Executive Board has decided to publicly endorse Brother Jonathan Mason for the position of International President and Brother Sidney McCray, for the office of International First Vice President. Brothers Mason and McCray have a solid and proven record of dedicated service to our organization and we as a board feel that this is the direction SIGMA should move towards.
Unfortunately we are at a time where morale is low and the overall faith in SIGMA, and some of its members and leaders, have been somewhat shaken. Brothers Mason and McCray have the talent, ability and most important, the DESIRE to restore the trust that has been broken in SIGMA. It is with FULL CONFIDENCE that I as State Director as well as the entire Florida State Executive Board endorse these 2 magnificent brothers to lead SIGMA for the next 2 years.
Please contact me if you require anyadditional information from the Florida State Executive Board. Thank you!
Louis W. Lubin Jr.
Florida State Director