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Grex > Coop > #292: Nominations Open for 2011 Board of Directors | |
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jadecat
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response 45 of 123:
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Nov 21 20:40 UTC 2010 |
And jadecat has indeed decided to join the fray. :)
I accept my nomination.
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mary
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response 46 of 123:
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Nov 21 20:44 UTC 2010 |
Lovely. Thanks, Anne.
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richard
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response 47 of 123:
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Nov 21 20:52 UTC 2010 |
so which of these three candidates has the best ideas for the future of
grex? time for a candidate forum
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remmers
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response 48 of 123:
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Nov 24 22:20 UTC 2010 |
I'm pleased to see three candidates running for the open slot.
Reminders:
(1) Voting begins December 1 and runs for 15 days.
(2) A candidate can optionally have a "campaign statement" that is shown
on the ballot. Just create a plain text file named "statement" (file
name must be in lower case) in your home directory and the vote program
will display it.
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remmers
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response 49 of 123:
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Dec 1 20:00 UTC 2010 |
The polls are now open for the election. To view the ballot, and
optionally vote, visit https://grex.org/cgi-bin/pw/voting-booth. Voting
ends at the end of the day (EST) on December 15.
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kentn
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response 50 of 123:
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Dec 1 20:24 UTC 2010 |
Is this link on our web page?
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slynne
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response 51 of 123:
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Dec 1 22:48 UTC 2010 |
Wait a minute. We have three good candidates for just one position. I
don't know who to choose. :(
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denise
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response 52 of 123:
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Dec 2 02:05 UTC 2010 |
Yeah, it IS tough to choose [which is why I haven't voted yet but will,
eventually].
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richard
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response 53 of 123:
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Dec 2 09:23 UTC 2010 |
this is why a candidates forum was needed. Now its just a popularity
contest.
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cross
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response 54 of 123:
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Dec 2 09:24 UTC 2010 |
What sort of "candidates forum" were you looking for, exactly? If you're
interested in some topic, why not post an item here in Coop and ask the
candidates to comment on it?
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richard
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response 55 of 123:
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Dec 2 09:24 UTC 2010 |
well maybe just candidate statements then
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richard
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response 56 of 123:
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Dec 2 09:34 UTC 2010 |
Also the ballot lists Mooncat as running. Actually Jadecat is running
this time. Her evil twin. Not that its going to confuse anyone here
though :)
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cross
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response 57 of 123:
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Dec 2 09:38 UTC 2010 |
resp:55 You could always ask them what they are.
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slynne
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response 58 of 123:
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Dec 2 17:14 UTC 2010 |
Well, our voting membership is so small that votes aren't *really*
anonymous. And fwiw, I know all of the candidates and don't really need
statements from them. I might end up pulling a name out of a hat.
So, candidates, if I don't vote for you, it isn't a statement about how
fit I believe anyone is to be on the BOD.
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rcurl
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response 59 of 123:
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Dec 2 18:16 UTC 2010 |
Most members might be able to use information about what background and skills
caondidates can bring to the board. "Statements" are often pap. Facts can be
informative.
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cross
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response 60 of 123:
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Dec 2 19:17 UTC 2010 |
resp:59 Dude, we're talking about a community of, like, 12 people
here, all of whom know each other very well. Do you *really* think a
simple statement wouldn't suffice for this election?
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rcurl
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response 61 of 123:
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Dec 2 19:39 UTC 2010 |
I know of the community here what they divulge, but seldom do they
divulge their training and skills, and even occupations, related to the
corporate matters with which the board is concerned.
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cross
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response 62 of 123:
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Dec 2 19:46 UTC 2010 |
resp:61 I really think you're reaching here. You've interacted with
these people for many, many years, Rane. If you can't decide which of
the three individuals running are qualified for the board based on
that, and maybe a simple statement, then I just don't know what to say.
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remmers
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response 63 of 123:
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Dec 2 22:17 UTC 2010 |
Re resp:56 - Thanks for the correction re 'jadecat', Richard. I've
updated the ballot accordingly.
Yeah, no statements from the candidates so far. I reminded them all via
email how to do it, but no takers so far. If any of them creates a
statement before the polls close, the vote program will automatically
start displaying it.
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richard
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response 64 of 123:
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Dec 3 04:06 UTC 2010 |
You know, since gelinas and ts are running for re-election and want to
serve, I say retract the previous board amendment and keep the board at
seven members as long as there are seven willing to serve. This way TS
and Gelinas can keep their seats and Jadecat can have one and that makes
seven. Grex is in no position to be turning away people who want to serve.
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richard
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response 65 of 123:
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Dec 3 04:08 UTC 2010 |
Just postpone completing the voting and have another bylaw amendment
that simply says that the board can be *either* five or seven members
depending on how many people are available/willing to run in a given cycle.
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cross
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response 66 of 123:
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Dec 3 04:20 UTC 2010 |
I don't think anyone is being "turned away." Changing it now seems, frankly,
impractical.
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rcurl
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response 67 of 123:
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Dec 3 04:47 UTC 2010 |
Re #62: I don't know the occupations, education, and long-term volunteer
capacities on Grex of most everyone I "know" here. Some things related to
these get mentioned by some - infrequently - and I admit I don't try to
memorize the information unless I have some direct personal knowledge of the
persons.
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cross
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response 68 of 123:
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Dec 3 11:29 UTC 2010 |
So let me get this straight: after the many, many years you've spent on Grex,
what you're telling me is that you don't feel you have sufficient information
about the three candidates to make an informed decision as to which would be
best to fill the one vacant board position? Frankly, I find that incredible.
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veek
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response 69 of 123:
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Dec 3 14:00 UTC 2010 |
he's making a valid point regarding lack of information but it's kind of
weird because :) board may propose but staff disposes <g> i mean.. it's
not like former board members didn't try to get things done! It's just
different from being on the board of Intel in the sense that Grex
requires more of weirdo technical skills and point of presence right
now.. it'll be important later on though.. once we have something to
present to ppl. so what country club do ppl belong to :p
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