[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: 2018 Krafter's Korner Election Survey

[Dixie]

Nobody other than the candidates we have listed offered to run for any of
the open positions.

As I stated earlier, there was one individual who stated that she would only
be able to work with certain other members.  I didn't put that person on the
ballot as I am not able to predict who would win the election.   

A candidate should be able to work with whatever other board members are
elected by the membership.

The slate of candidates is as follows:

Tammy, currently not holding any position,  and Joyce, our current
President,  are running for the position of Krafter's Korner President.
Terry Knox has chosen not to seek re-election for another term as
Vice-President.  Jill, who is presently our second Vice-President,  stepped
up and offered to run for the position of first Vice-President.
Deb Ralston, not currently holding any positions,  was asked to run for
Second Vice-President.
Cindy is our current Treasurer.  Cathy, our current Secretary,  offered to
run for Treasurer when she saw there were no persons seeking the office.  It
was her opinion that the position of Treasurer was too important a position
to be unfilled.

I then stepped up likewise to run for the position of Secretary.

I am currently serving on the board, so if elected as Secretary my board
seat will become vacant.  I have fulfilled one of the two years of that
position.  Terry Powers is the other Board member.

Our present board, Joyce, Terry K., Jill, Cindy Z., Cathy F, all hold their
present positions until the close of Convention.  Terry P. and I will still
have one more year on our terms.
The newly elected Board members will be considered  as candidates elect,
until the end of Convention when their position becomes effective.

This way the leadership is stable throughout Convention, and gives a clear
point for change of any leadership as needed at the close of Convention.


I hope that clears up any questions?  If not please don't hesitate to ask.
Dixie

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
Of Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 9:39 AM
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Cc: Ramona Walhof <walhoframona at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: 2018 Krafter's Korner Election Survey

Do we know that nobody else wants to seek office? Or is this the nominating
committee recommendations?   I haven't heard Cindy say she would not
continue as Treasure if asked.  Also, members need to be reminded who is
serving on the Board and not up for election this year. If one of them is
elected to an office, then that position becomes open.  

I don't object to the survey if it makes people feel better, but nobody can
really express opinion unless he or she knows the complete picture. 
I haven't heard  enough from Tammy or Joyce to know at this point which one
I would vote for for  President.  Joyce has done a wonderful job and has
said she wants a successor.  Is this too soon?  Why is Tammy not running for
Vice President to prepare? Does Jill really want to be President in two
years?   It is not urgent that I know these things today, but if they are at
the convention, I will ask. If they are not there, then I am concerned about
how strong a President or Vice President anyone can be.  Not every leader
has to be at convention every year, but the President must interact with the
entire NFB in order for the Division to be strong. 
I am not seeking office, but I have seen how things work in the NFB for more
than fifty years, and I have seen what things don't work.  And I care about
both the Division and the NFB.  
   
Ramona
Ramona

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