I, too, need to clarify my position. I support having HQ send generic reminders in contested elections and to allow Directors to use their discretion in deciding whether to send similarly generic reminders. Especially in instances in which a Director has established a practice of sending periodic or frequent e-mail to the division, I see no conflict of interest when this is done judiciously. Jim Weaver Great Lakes Division Jim Weaver, K8JE Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 18, 2014, at 8:02 AM, Kay Craigie <n3kn@verizon.net> wrote:
Just so we are all clear about what's on the table. I have re-read the messages from the past few days.
The specific wording of the appeal by Director Rehman asks that *he* as Director be allowed to send out a reminder. The last sentence of his message says:
"I respectfully request that Directors that agree that my sending a reminder email to the NFL members needs to be decided by the entire Board so indicate."
As I understand it, the question is not about having HQ send out a non-partisan reminder notice that a SM election is in progress but rather about the Director doing so. Not HQ, not either HQ or the Director, but the Director. Period.
Thus far, here are 10-cent versions of the responses of the 8 Directors who have commented on the ODV. If I have mis-characterized your position in boiling it down, I apologize:
Lisenco - OK for either Director or HQ Edgar - OK for "generic" reminder Mileshosky - OK Norris - OK for either Director or HQ, changed to OK for HQ but not Director Widin - OK for "neutral" reminder Ahrens - OK for HQ Woolweaver - OK Weaver - OK for HQ
We may be able to see 5 Directors in support of Director Rehman's specific appeal on the basis of those responses. On re-reading all the comments this morning, I'm just not certain about that and respectfully ask for your help in reaching clarity.
In no way whatsoever do I want to sandbag the process, thereby thwarting the will of the Board. Also, I'm aware that the clock is ticking on the NFL election.
However, it would be very helpful and much appreciated if Directors would re-post your position about the *specific language* in Director Rehman's appeal to the ODV, so we can be certain that there are at least 5 Directors supporting the appeal.
73 - Kay N3KN
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