"it takes a while for my post to show. And here I've been trying to be on my best behavior"

Jim made the decision to make the whole board have their messages approved before they show up. It was not aimed at you. Just guessing I would say Jim was tired of the accusations of favoritism. If it makes anybody feel better I will say I have to "approve" my own post. I could get around that by posting as "Administration" but I prefer to keep myself as humble as possible.