Lee, Given the small number of people in Section Manager elections, the cost appears prohibitive compared to paper and postage. That said, my suggestion is to see how well we do with the Division elections. If they go well and if we can get most people off of paper, that may release necessary funds and provide the incentive to take on the Section Manager elections. So let's ask any complaining members to be patient while we take this first step. 73, Art -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Chair, Ethics and Elections Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio® On 3/31/2022 1:51 PM, Lee Cooper wrote:
Art, And, if embraced, what will be the answer when the members ask why they cannot also vote for Section Managers? I don't think cost is going to be an acceptable response.
Lee
On March 31, 2022, at 13:37, Art Zygielbaum <k0aiz@arrl.org> wrote:
As described in the Electronic Balloting Implementation Plan, CFO Diane Middleton, W2DLM, Director Ria Jairam, N2RJ, and I visited Election Service Company (ESC) in Melville, NY, on Tuesday.
We found them very professional, easy to talk with, and very flexible in dealing with our concerns. Their technical systems and audit processes appear sound. We were impressed by their sensitivity to security and to accommodating their customer's needs.
Based on the consensus of the three of us to move forward, the E&E has recommended that the ARRL execute a three-year contract with ESC to conduct our Division Director elections. This will cover both paper and electronic balloting.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.
73, Art K0AIZ