[Athen] [ATHEN] Elections

[Pratik Patel]

Terry,

 

I'd still be happy to oversee the elections process if there are no other
volunteers or no objections from the membership.

 

As far as the VP positions go, I think we may need to look at a
atopics-based approach as opposed to the regional approach as I'm not
necessarily certain that there is a significant regional difference in
purchasing, implementation, evaluations, etc.  There is, however, a
difference when it comes to international matters and ATHEN may need to look
at attracting membership from other countries to get that broader
perspective.  And leadership that reflects this need might be good.  I know
it's not exactly the answer to your question.

 

Pratik

 

 

From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 9:56 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] [ATHEN] Elections

 

I think Pratik volunteered to lead the voting effort, but that was before
Ron sent out the detailed job description. You still interested, Pratik? 

 

Also, I'd be interested in hearing from either Pratik or Dan Comden (or
anyone else with an opionion) as to whether the two vice presidents model
has proven necessary. In my opinion it seems that ATHEN has evolved to have
a topical, interest-focused structure rather than a regional one, in which
case our original officer model is no longer relevant. 

 

Terry  

 

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From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:32 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] [ATHEN] Elections

Terry - or whomever takes on this responsibility - please take note that
Article 5 of the by-laws does not specifically state that we shall have two
Vice-Presidents. 

 

Sec. 5.1: The officers of the network shall be an Executive Committee and be
comprised of a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a
Treasurer, and such other temporary officer or officers as the Executive
Committee may from time to time determine.

 

Sec. 5.6 refers specifically to a Vice-President (singular)

 

I am just pointing this out as it may mean that by Pratik stepping down we
will only need to nominate and elect a single V.P.

  
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From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:39 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] [ATHEN] Elections

 

I am sure you are right J

 

The person who takes this on needs to oversee the process of the election

1.   Solicit candidates and if they wish personal statements of
qualification or merit for the office they are seeking

2.   Verify that all candidates are members in good standing

3.   Provide election information to Sean Keegan for placement on the
website

4.   Overseen the in person and electronic election process.

5.   Verify that only members votes are tabulated

6.   Count the votes and announce the results.

 

There is probably more but I think this pretty much covers it.  Elections
are to be held in conjunction with AHG so time is fairly short.

 

The offices are

President - Currently occupied by me, and yes I am willing to continue on

Vice President West - Currently occupied by Dan Comden

Vice President East - Currently occupied by Pratik Patel who will not be
seeking reelection

Treasure - Currently occupied by Eileen Berger

Secretary - Currently occupied by Laurie Vasquez

 

 

Ron

 

From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 6:57 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] Elections

 

Ron, 

Can you say a bit more about what's involved in "overseeing the election
process"? With a bit more detail as to what this entails I bet you'll be
overwhelmed by eager volunteers.  

 

Terry

 

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From: athen-bounces at athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces at athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 12:08 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Elections
Importance: High

Hear yea, hear yea

It is time to consider the next ATHEN elections which are to be held in
conjunction with the AHG conference next month.  We need to do a few things
to make this happen and 

I would like an involved and unbiased member of ATHEN to agree to oversee
the elections process this year, but we need to do this quickly since AHG is
fast approaching.

Ron Stewart

 

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