2008-2009 OVAS Executive

[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