[sac-board] Re: [sac-forum] Re: Club officers for next year

Jennifer, I don't think Steve was trying to change the nominating process 
because of his use of the word willing.  The concept here is that we would 
wait until it was time for the nominations, have out names put in along with 
any others willing to run for office, let the membership cast their vote and 
accept the results.

One of the other reasons for the early post was to  attempt filling the 
treasurer's position.

I don't understand how, attempting to find a slate of officers is bypassing 
the system, albeit it being early.

In regards to Tom's and your concern about others running for office I don't 
see how this is any different than waiting until nomination night when those 
interested get put up for voting process.  Would this process shut down the 
newer members intention of running?

Also, I appreciate your compliments about intentions and appreciate both of 
your concerns.

Clear skies,
aj

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Polakis" <m24@xxxxxxx>
To: <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 1:33 PM
Subject: [sac-board] Re: [sac-forum] Re: Club officers for next year


AJ,
There are no hard feelings.  And I feel you missed my point almost entirely.

Regardless of whether I run for a board position or not, Steve Coe's attempt 
at changing the entire nomination process with one quick and easy email is 
entirely inappropriate for many reasons and is _not_ in the best interest of 
Saguaro Astronomy Club.

And it's not that it "doesn't sit well with me", it's just plain wrong to 
bypass a system and our Constitution that has been in place and understood 
by the members of our club for the past 30 years on a whim.  As a current 
board member and an active SAC member I feel a sense of duty to bring this 
to light for the future health of our club.

Steve's post will also have the negative effect of other people who may have 
been considering an office to just not bother because it appears it is 
already a done deal.

Additionally, to an outsider or a new member who doesn't know Steve's 
intention, his email can very well be construed as an effort to bring 
together a group of like-voting board members to promote some personal 
agenda.  And NO, I do not feel that is his intention or the intention of the 
rest the 2008 board members he has put together--all of whom I consider 
capable for the respective positions as they were assigned to them by Steve 
Coe.

Jennifer Polakis
Secretary

  Jennifer, I'm sorry if Steve's post doesn't sit well with you.  Yes it 
isn't something that has been done in the past, is quite different and 
should indicate there are SAC members willing to serve.  Often times, more 
often than not, it has been quite difficult for the outgoing board to fill 
vacancies, which made me feel satisfactory with the post.

  As long as I've been president there has been only one time when more than 
one person vied for an officers position.  We had a fun time with it.

  May I suggest you also run for vice president, enjoy the moment and let 
SAC members decide.

  Like you, I don't want to cause any hard feelings and hope we can stay on 
that thread.

  Clear skies and see you at the meeting,
  aj



  I find this new way of nominations a bit scary, kind of improper, and a 
little bit offensive to officers who may be able to keep their positions for 
another year.
    I was planning to run for VP next year instead of staying on as 
secretary for another term.

    This "group ticket" approach two months before usual nominations at the 
Oct. regular meeting is highly irregular and as a current board member I 
would like to state that I neither condone nor invited this email.

    I apologize if this makes a rift and I know that it is often difficult 
to fill the board positions but any changes to something as important as 
nominating the board, should be approved by the current board members and 
most probably the membership _before_ being posted on these lists by a 
non-board member.

    Sincerely,
    Jennifer Polakis
    Secretary

     There is a group of club members who are willing to be officers for 
next year:
      Matt Luttinen        Pres.

      Steve Coe            Vice Pres.

      A.J. Crayon          Secretary

      David Fredericksen    Properties Officer



      We need a Treasurer, I know that there is someone able and willing to 
do this job, please get with me at the meeting if you would to handle the 
club finances next year.



      Thanks;

      Steve Coe

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