Can we please have a conversation about this? I don't want this to turn into a TD post by any means, but an actual conversation about this.

I think its a bit odd that the WJC HO and IIHF Commish positions are paid but none of the SMJHL HO, SHL HO, SHL GM, or SMJHL GM positions are paid. The SHL/SMJHL positions are really the backbone of this community and I feel like that is a glaring issue that has been blatantly ignored for whatever reason.

I have no ill will against the WJC or the IIHF and I appreciated the work those guys put in to the website. I just feel like this is something that needs to be taken into consideration. I am by no means asking for the WJC HO and IIHF commissioners to lose their pay. I just think that if someone is going to dedicate time into running this community, they should be compensated for their efforts and this is an issue that honestly and earnestly needs to be discussed.

I think its ridiculous to expect GMs and HO members to put efforts into making media on top of all of the other things they have going on in the SHL to make this community what it is. I understand this may be biased coming from an SMJHL GM, but I truly think this is a concern that needs to be addressed and my personal ties to this position are not influencing my start to this conversation.

I know that these positions are highly sought after and there would be no issues filling spots as people step down. But this is not an issue of supply and demand, nor should that be part of this discussion. I am a firm believer that people should be compensated for their efforts to this community, regardless of the popularity of the position they hold.

Anyways, I look forward to seeing what ya'll have to say.