Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: 1998 Governing Board Election Results

On 20 Feb 98 at 15:10, jim barchuk wrote:

-> Hello Kynn and All!
-> 
-> >>Failing to achieve the necessary 10% quorum, the meeting was
-> >>unable to convene for the purpose of electing Board members.
-> > 
-> > Personal opinion:  This was a damn shame, and I'm disappointed
...
-> Yes it's a bit of a shame, but I am less disappointed than surprised. So what
-> does it mean:
-> 
-> - Apathy is rampant, the membership doesn't give a rat's ass about anything,
-> including their elected guiding board?
-> 
-> - Voting doesn't mean much in the way of -plus privileges?
-> 
-> - Voters do care, but figure that others would probably vote the same way
-> they would so their vote doesn't mean much?

Good question and possible points. More ideas to consider:

Perhaps most plus members were unaware of the elections? Consider how 
visible elections are made for general govt elections - you need to 
beat people over the heads. Perhaps next time, a weekly mailing of 
the plus members reminding them of the upcoming date would be a good 
idea.


Apparently most of the candidates didn't feel they should participate 
in the election process by being involved in this list and some note 
in the submission of materials - if the candidates don't care, why 
would the voters? I'm more concerned at the lack of participation 
by candidates personally. 


Potential voters were confused by some portion of the process or 
eligibility to vote? Perhaps sending every eligible voter a 
message telling them they ARE eligible and if an org member, 
they get X votes? 

While the proxy, etc. was necessary, the descriptions of it were
confusing (not GB's fault, just is). It could be that people started
to read and said "I don't have time for this confusion..." People 
get enough complex stuff in email and postal mail that if it isn't 
absolutely mandatory they act, they aren't likely to follow thru. I 
don't know if there's any way around that or not with HWG voting.

Thanks to all who worked on the election and participated in the 
process - your efforts are appreciated despite the outcome.

Cindy

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