They felt like our lawmakers always agreed with them. They didn't feel like they could effect much change, and they wanted to talk to a more diverse representation of the Legislature.

Our mind is open, but then we'd really have to find a way to get that support.

A lot of boards have chosen to discontinue them totally. Our members decided to continue with the program, however change the name. It's just to get away from the image that the public feels that recipients of the Million Dollar Club are millionaires.

Right now plans are to continue to operate out of West Side Jacksonville operations center, unless there should be change in the storm's course.

Joe, as it turns out, had a sex change operation.

There will always be folks who will find lots of reasons not to change. But I think a balanced calendar is part of a winning combination.