2008-2009 OVAS Executive

[garnpet]

At the May 26th meeting elections were held for the 2008-2009 OVAS Executive.  Thanks to everyone who volunteered to run for a position and also a big thanks to those who came out and voted.

President
Matthew Séguin (mseguin)

Vice-President
Jenn Sutherland (roxydog)

Treasurer
Christine McCalla (vizerdrix)

Secretary
Sean Kettle (bigdaddy)

Membership
Art Williamson (artw)

Corporate and Public Affairs
Jody Willoughby (babblefish1960)

Program Director
Errol Choo (charlie)

Newsletter Editor
Trina Parsons (alongfortheride)

BAP/AHAP Chair
David Patte (dpatte)

Library Chair
Joyce Landry (washefuzzy)

Auction chair
Peter Garneau (garnpet)

Social Convener
Pat Foster (redbelly)

[az]

Congrats to everyone!

[beowulf]

Might want to fix Errol's name 

[dan2x38]

Congrats to the new exec! Hats off to you all for stepping up to make this thing work.

AND a Big Hip-Hip-Horaay to last years exec. for all their hard work! Thank you I appreicated all your efforts. 

[succinctfish]

Congratulations to the new executive.  Thanks to everyone who ran for a position on the executive for next year, and of course everyone who came out to vote.    It's great to be part of such an active club.

[pwrca]

Congratulations to all of the winners.  I'm sure that this executive will serve our club well.

Peter

[Laura]

Thanks to all who ran for being willing to give your free time for the club and congrats to the new board.
Thanks also to the previous exec for all your hard work!

[Brine]

WOOHOO I am so happy that all the positions were filled and so many good people came forward to offer their help.

One question though? When did Succinctfish become President? Did I miss something?

[charlie]

WOOHOO I am so happy that all the positions were filled and so many good people came forward to offer their help.

One question though? When did Succinctfish become President? Did I miss something?

?? confused

[groupie02]

One question though? When did Succinctfish become President? Did I miss something?

Well, I was following article 3 section 8 of the club's constitution:

In case of absence and/or resignation, the order of succession to the Presidency shall follow the order listed in Article 3 Section 1.

That's basically Vice-President, Secretary, etc... as per article 3 section 1.

I had made the update to Succinctfish's online profile and the OVAS Executive page. Some folks have refuted the changes so I've reverted everything back to V.-P. to maintain status quo and will get the executive to decide on the issue at the next meeting.

Pierre

[Brine]

I think I see now....

I am used to Robert's rules of Order. Where the vice-president becomes only "acting president" until the next election. The president must be voted on.

If our constitution says differently then that is cool. I was just confused.

[groupie02]

that's the thing. The constitution doesn't say it in exact words.

[dan2x38]

In past didn't I hear Dave Patte resigned as President? What was the protocol then? Just asking... if there is already a president/precedent then wouldn't that be the course of action? Seems simple to me... but maybe I am just simple... LOL

[Brine]

if there is already a president

You mean precedent, as in "that which happened previously" not president.

[dan2x38]

You mean precedent, as in "that which happened previously" not president.

Correct precedent... it is late 2nd time I've been corrected bedtime... LOL

[charlie]

In past didn't I hear Dave Patte resigned as President? What was the protocol then? Just asking... if there is already a president/precedent then wouldn't that be the course of action? Seems simple to me... but maybe I am just simple... LOL

Can someone who was around at the time elaborate on what Dan is talking about, when did Dave Patte resign as president ? & what happened then ?, this is all news to me , maybe Dave Patte can add his views here.
Regards

[mseguin]

This is currently being addressed by the executive, but in the past, when the president resigned, the VP became club President upon approval by the membership (at least that is my understanding). Therefore, I have suggested that at the June general meeting, the membership votes on approving Bryana Katz as president for the remainder of the season.

[artw]

As Matt stated,  Ron Barter was the current Vice President.  Upon approval by the membership, a vote was taken, and Ron accepted the nomination.

[dan2x38]

So that should be the process now. K.I.S.S.

[charlie]

This is currently being addressed by the executive, but in the past, when the president resigned, the VP became club President upon approval by the membership (at least that is my understanding). Therefore, I have suggested that at the June general meeting, the membership votes on approving Bryana Katz as president for the remainder of the season.

I cant help but ask , what is the true purpose of all of this, as i now understand it, up until the time of the results of the election process for the 2008-2009 season, there was no motion/indication to the club about officially becoming President, after the results of the election, it is now apparent that the need to assume the official title/role of President is of impotence, is it necessary for the club since the season is almost on a wrap, we have how much more time left before we go into summer hibernation & then back for how long before the new Exec. assume the mantle. To me it is very obvious what is going on here & i`m positive the membership of the club can figure it out.
my 2 cents

[beowulf]

Please explain to me what is going on here Errol I cannot see.

[Saltcreep]

Please add me to the confused list. I've already been told none of this should matter to a non-member but, to me, it does. This thread seemed to be a wrap-up of the results of Monday's election. That is, until you get to post#7 when things start to go off the rails. Reading to the end of the thread, I think I've seen three different people named as current, possible and future president. Maybe someone could update the list to make it 'official'. I thought about going to Monday's meeting where the situation might have been clearer but I didn't want to use up one of my freebies since I couldn't vote anyway.

[RoxyDog]

Okay, regardless of WHY this has come up, the fact remains that we need to clarify Bryana's position on this year's Exec, as it affects her position on next year's Exec.  Bryana will have an automatic place next year as Past President if this year she is indeed President.  We need to determine what actions she needs to take, if any, to assume the position of President for the remainder of this year.  This is what is being discussed by the Executive currently, as there are two different ways of looking at it: by way of the constitution OR the previously mentioned precedent.

[charlie]

Okay, regardless of WHY this has come up, the fact remains that we need to clarify Bryana's position on this year's Exec, as it affects her position on next year's Exec.  Bryana will have an automatic place next year as Past President if this year she is indeed President.  We need to determine what actions she needs to take, if any, to assume the position of President for the remainder of this year.  This is what is being discussed by the Executive currently, as there are two different ways of looking at it: by way of the constitution OR the previously mentioned precedent.

Thanks Roxydog, you have made really clear now  at least i think clear enough for all to see 

[artw]

yeah its quite simple,  if the membership votes Bryana as (current) President,   and she accepts (this is the key here)  she becomes next year's Past President

if she declines, or the membership votes against her,  she will not hold a position on next years Executive.

I hope I made that perfectly clear for everyone.

[Kemokid]

Sorry I couldn't make it out to vote, had family scheduling conflict.

Thanks to all that worked so hard last year and welcome and thank you to those that took on rolls this year.

See you soon.

Kevin

[dan2x38]

OH... But wouldn't Sean Kettle (BigDaddy) be the Past President? confusing...

[Dorrie]

OH... But wouldn't Sean Kettle (BigDaddy) be the Past President? confusing...

He was elected at another position on the Exec, so maybe you can't cumulate functions? Just a theory...

[charlie]

He was elected at another position on the Exec, so maybe you can't cumulate functions? Just a theory...

f i understand it correctly, the only function of the past President is to be a liaison for the new president & maybe a extra vote .In this case the incoming President  in my opinion has all the info & tools, since he is the present secretary & may have more insight than most if not all 

[Sue]

I just thought I'd post that I was also around back then, and concur with what Art said about, Ron Barters transition from VP to president. We didn't wait 4 months, it was done one meeting after David quit.
I find it very bad timing for this to be coming up after rather than be for our elections. Since we just elected a president there's no real need for a VP to Pres transition to occur for the club to function this summer. Why not wait till next fall and let all the candidates that didn't win but still want to join the executive  run in bi-elections to fill vacant positions? There may be none right now, but chances are high there will be some sooner or later.

[bitterman]

Boy am I confused and I sure have missed alot around here....................

[markw]

Boy am I confused and I sure have missed alot around here....................

Yechs, I was away for a few days and I don't even know where to ask a question or trace back to where this all fell apart.

[kennyman]

The resignation of the president happened in private and was not posted on the forums. All you will find is bits and pieces of threads where members were asking "what was happening" which were locked after a while of non answers and go aways.

[bitterman]

Lets all just stop focusing on this BS and look forward to what the club is suppose to be about..... having fun, educating people about fish, aquariums etc and bringing the aquarium experience to new peoples homes.

These nasty things occurring look very bad on the club and frankly the more they are brought up the worst it is for the club..... We need to look forward, stay positive and have fun!

We have a great club here, so lets keep things positive and let the exec's do the great job we all know they will do and make this best OVAS year possible! In fact last year was great with all the amazing speakers, workshops, meeting etc etc.... although some was overshadowed by some peoples negativity, so lets not let that occur this year!

Bruce

[washefuzzy]

Lets all just stop focusing on this BS and look forward to what the club is suppose to be about..... having fun, educating people about fish, aquariums etc and bringing the aquarium experience to new peoples homes.

These nasty things occurring look very bad on the club and frankly the more they are brought up the worst it is for the club..... We need to look forward, stay positive and have fun!

We have a great club here, so lets keep things positive and let the exec's do the great job we all know they will do and make this best OVAS year possible! In fact last year was great with all the amazing speakers, workshops, meeting etc etc.... although some was overshadowed by some peoples negativity, so lets not let that occur this year!

Bruce

I second Bruce!     

[dan2x38]

Yes Bruce agreed! Good to see you back... let the fishys swim, the water flow clear, and your filters never clog... the up coming season sounds like it will be a great one so let the focus be there... x 1000

Enough said? 

[beowulf]

I am preparing a millitary coup.

[Brine]

I am preparing a millitary coup.

I always wanted to be part of a junta!

[beowulf]

I always wanted to be part of a junta!

Cool I found my new Vice President!! 

[garnpet]

FYI - the voting results from the meeting - for the contested seats.

46 members voted...

President
Bryana Katz - 9
Matt Seguin - 36

Membership
Dan Burden - 19
Art Williamson - 27

Corporate and Public Affairs
Peter Rochon - 22
Jody Willoughby - 24