From the proposed agenda for the USHPA BOD meeting. Dave Broyles
writes (I assume):

1. Reconsideration of the elimination of the Special Observer
position. (I will overrule reconsideration because of the fact that special
observers are not trained or rated as instructors and do not have instructor
insurance.)

2. Consideration of providing assistance for Special Observers who have been
active to become certified instructors and the possible allocation of funds to
implement this. Based on online discussion of these issues.

Nice to see that they are listening in.