Victory Junction asks camp founder Pattie Petty to take a back seat

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Victory Junction asks camp founder Pattie Petty to take a back seat



By RANDY COVITZ

The Kansas City Star

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If the planned Victory Junction Midwest becomes a reality, it likely will be without the help of Pattie Petty, the driving force who created the original NASCAR-themed camp in North Carolina for children with chronic diseases.
The Victory Junction board of directors has informed Petty, wife of former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and daughter-in-law of Hall of Famer Richard Petty, that she will no longer be part of the day-to-day operations of the camp.
The board has offered her emeritus status, but she is balking at serving in a purely ceremonial role.
“They don’t want anything to do with me,” said Pattie Petty, who has been living in Kansas City part time while raising funds for the camp in Wyandotte County. “They gave me not one reason. They said they wanted to make a change. … I’m not sure what I did wrong, but the word came back to me I was making irrational decisions.
“Two board members who wanted me to leave gave me an ultimatum … never go to the camp, not talk to anybody with the camp. … It was probably the most hurtful thing that’s ever happened to me in my life.”

Full Article: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/21/3568562/victory-junction-asks-camp-founder.html
 
She hasn't spoken to her son since February 14th? I don't often us this, but WTF?
 
I don't feel that we know very much about this story , and that makes it very hard to comment on. I know that Kyle and Patty took this thing from a dream to a multi million dollar business . At some point in the process , (sooner or later ) , the board of directors is always going to opt for a professional manager to make management decisions. Kyle and Patty deserve a medal for what they did , but it may be time for a rest.
 
ted@economy said:
I don't feel that we know very much about this story , and that makes it very hard to comment on. I know that Kyle and Patty took this thing from a dream to a multi million dollar business . At some point in the process , (sooner or later ) , the board of directors is always going to opt for a professional manager to make management decisions. Kyle and Patty deserve a medal for what they did , but it may be time for a rest.
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Are you SERIOUS or do you just enjoy playing devil's advocate that much??? Really, who are any of us to decide that the Petty's take a "rest"?
 
Sad when monetary concerns take precedence over the people who benefit from a wonderful program such as this, the Children.
 
What a sad story all the way around. I do have a hard time when non profit organizations pay out big bucks to celebrities and stuff for events. If Ms. Judd really believed in the camp then why couldn't she show up do the event and donate the money back? I also have a hard time with them paying huge salaries to management. How many kids is this kind of stuff costing a chance to go to camp? It's sad all the way around. If she's making decisions like that though and I'm sure it's not the only one, what choice do they have? Like I said, every way you look at this it is sad.
 
My first hadn't experience with what Parkinsons does to a persons ability to think logically tells me this is the right decision. What I don't understand is why they don't find a way to keep her in the organization and covered for medical care.
 
FenderBumper said:
Parkinsons brings on clinical depression, and the drugs used to treat the shaking are extremely powerful and some cause hallucinations.
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I watched one of my best friend's sister deteriorate from Pakinsons so, yeah, I know where you're coming from.
 
ted@economy said:
I don't feel that we know very much about this story , and that makes it very hard to comment on. I know that Kyle and Patty took this thing from a dream to a multi million dollar business . At some point in the process , (sooner or later ) , the board of directors is always going to opt for a professional manager to make management decisions. Kyle and Patty deserve a medal for what they did , but it may be time for a rest.
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I agree. Reality can be harsh at times but things like this don't happen unless there is a very good reason.
 
Sad stuff, I don't really want to blame or take sides. Hopefully they can reach a compromise that allows Pattie to remain in a meaningful role.



It is obviously her heart, soul, and her sons legacy, I would hate to see her loose that, the idea is cruel.
But it does take some good business management or good stewardship skills too.


Hopefully something can be worked out, a fued has to be avoided.
 
This whole thing should have never become public knowledge but it kinda sounds like Pattie made it that way.
I really feel bad for her.
 
Saw this today from Jayski.....

Statement by Victory Junction's Chief Operating Officer, Austin Petty in Response to Founder, Pattie Petty Transitioning to Emeritus Status:
"Victory Junction has extremely high ethical standards and only decisions that benefit the sustainability and longevity of camp are made by our well-respected Board Of Directors. I can confirm my mom accepted a goodwill ambassador position as Chairwoman Emeritus from our Board, but that is all I can confirm at this point, given that this involves ongoing negotiations between an employee and employer. While public figures are involved, this situation is no different from a regulatory perspective and personnel matters are private and confidential per the law and human resource policies. Because of this, we will not have any further comment on this or any other personnel issues at this time. Seriously ill children are the motivation of Victory Junction and we are as committed as ever to enriching the lives of chronically ill kids at our existing facility in Randleman, NC, as well as pushing forward the successes of a second camp serving the Midwest."
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Kyle Petty doesn't believe the removal of his wife, Pattie, as chief executive officer of Victory Junction Gang Camp will negatively impact the camp the couple founded in memory of their son Adam. "It doesn't impact anything, it really doesn't," Kyle Petty, a former NASCAR star, said Monday. "Basically, the board had decided to ask Pattie to take an emeritus role and just be a spokesperson. & I have no concerns with the direction of the camp at all. Period. We're always going to be involved in the camp," said Kyle, the son of seven-time Cup champion Richard Petty and a driver from 1979 to 2008. "The camp was founded in memory of Adam, and we have worked incredibly hard to build the camp. But the camp is about the kids that come, and it's all about what's best for the kids." Kyle Petty, who is vice chairman of the board, said Pattie, who was chairman and CEO, was primarily running the fund-raising efforts for the Kansas City camp. He said Austin and Victory Junction president John McKee handled the day-to-day operations of the North Carolina camp. The North Carolina and Kansas City camps have separate board of directors that meet quarterly to make decisions on how the camps operate. Kyle continues to serve on the board of directors for the camp and conducts a charity motorcycle ride across the United States to raise funds. Kyle said he and Richard Petty, who also is on the board, did not participate in discussions about the role for Pattie, who is battling Parkinson's Disease. Pattie Petty, 60, wasn't immediately available for comment. "It's a bigger story because she's Pattie and the work she put in the camp and founding the camp and stuff," Kyle Petty said.
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When an organization gets so big, it affects many more people than we can comprehend. Decisions must be made by competent people in order to keep the mission of the organization alive.

Even Kyle says "it's all about the kids"
 
MOEJOE said:
When an organization gets so big, it affects many more people than we can comprehend. Decisions must be made by competent people in order to keep the mission of the organization alive.

Even Kyle says "it's all about the kids"
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Hopefully it stay's About the Kid's and dosent become all about the money.

My Best Wish's to Pattie Petty and her struggle with Parkinson's.
 
Matthew2470 said:
I love Kyle Petty's rational and logical approach to everything. He is very smart.
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I heard he got one of the lead roles in 'Grumpy Old Men III' that is to come out this November. Is that true?

I too agree with many of the things that he says but the guy is turning into kind of an a$$ with fans. I like following him on twitter especially during his Sunday morning pre-race rants. That is when he's at his best.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I heard he got one of the lead roles in 'Grumpy Old Men III' that is to come out this November. Is that true?

I too agree with many of the things that he says but the guy is turning into kind of an a$$ with fans. I like following him on twitter especially during his Sunday morning pre-race rants. That is when he's at his best.
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If Kyle becomes a grumpy , tell it like it is , Andy Rooney like(Don Cherry ,if you follow hockey) commentator , who stirs up fans feelings and interest...would that be a bad thing ? Don't we have enough reporters who tow the company line ?
 
Kyle doesn't suffer fools easily. I love it when he calls out people for being idiots.
 
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