Hello Thatcher!

> It does sadden me to see that only 40 are subscribed, 

Bummer, eh.

> after taking out the GB and the candidates, this leaves ... 

Error: no need to necessarily discount these potential voters. Unless 
you're meaning something I'm misinterpreting.

> > I think, in general, most members _don't_ want to vote; they want
> > the Guild to run well without their input, and they want the GB
> > members and volunteers to provide them with a good, reliable,
> > worthwhile HWG, while they pursue their own business, studies,
> > hobbies, or whatever.

So, as you mention below, maybe this election will demonstrate if not 
prove that it's not desired or necessary.

> Should, with paid memberships, along with the PRIVILEGE of voting
> for GB, come the REQUIREMENT to at least subscribe to -elections
> during the allotted time? 

Of course not. 

> Or perhaps, should this be the first/last election and instead
> follow a well established recommendation and appointment process to
> fill vacant seats?

Have a :) day!

jim barchuk
mailto:jb(at)jbarchuk.com
http://www.jbarchuk.com

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