Unofficial discussion of DMS Board Elections 2016

[bscharff]

That was absolutely not my intent. I’m simply stating that “jumping the gun” is not helpful, especially since the board has not yet verified that they can do this. Right now it’s just causing unnecessary confusion.

[Tapper]

I know it wasn’t Brooks, and wanting peace and tranquility is not a bad motivation. I’m just pointing out that the actions of the board need to be conducted in front of the membership that they represent - all 950 of us.

[PearceDunlap]

I’m sure the methods used will be posted soon. I’d agree with Brooks, a lot of people read everything on the forum like truth. So the speculation on here right now may cause confusion for people that don’t know how forums work

[Nick]

a lot of people read everything on the forum like truth

Good point, the confusion of just talking about idea and actually taking action is often the contention of this forum.

Speculation:
If we are going to setup a system that works like Walter observed being discussed at the meeting. Where the proxy will take the top 5 voted for and put all votes towards them. Then I would like to offer to take on proxies for anyone that would just like to have there vote submitted in the same manner as if they had voted in person.

I would setup a web forum that members can submit their name and vote to. Then I will show up in person and cast their vote as they intended.

Is there a way that I can check voting rights to inform anyone that gave their proxy that may not of claimed voting rights yet?

OR

Is there a way that as their proxy that I can submit the claim for voting rights for them If they agree to that?

Thanks,
Nick

[wandrson]

Is there a way that I can check voting rights to inform anyone that gave their proxy that may not of claimed voting rights yet?

According to the link Luke posted above

Sec. 22.158. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION OF LIST OF VOTING MEMBERS.

(a) After setting a record date for the notice of a meeting, a corporation shall prepare an alphabetical list of the names of all its voting members. The list must identify:

(1) the members who are entitled to notice and the members who are not entitled to notice of the meeting;
(2) the address of each voting member; and
(3) the number of votes each voting member is entitled to cast at the meeting.

(b) Not later than the second business day after the date notice is given of a meeting for which a list was prepared in accordance with Subsection (a), and continuing through the meeting, the list of voting members must be available at the corporation’s principal office or at a reasonable place in the municipality in which the meeting will be held, as identified in the notice of the meeting, for inspection by members entitled to vote at the meeting for the purpose of communication with other members concerning the meeting.

© A voting member or voting member’s agent or attorney is entitled on written demand to inspect and, at the member’s expense and subject to Section 22.351, copy the list at a reasonable time during the period the list is available for inspection.

(d) The corporation shall make the list of voting members available at the meeting. A voting member or voting member’s agent or attorney is entitled to inspect the list at any time during the meeting or an adjournment of the meeting.

[bscharff]

I would setup a web forum that members can submit their name and vote to. Then I will show up in person and cast their vote as they intended.

Is there a way that I can check voting rights to inform anyone that gave their proxy that may not of claimed voting rights yet?

OR

Is there a way that as their proxy that I can submit the claim for voting rights for them If they agree to that?

1. Feel free to do so! Anyone is welcome to do what Andrew is doing, technically.
2. The board will make public the list of voting members as required by law, by the time prescribed by law.
3. No. The person requesting voting rights must make the request themselves via the prescribed process, as it is written in the Rules. Honestly I don’t see a point in this, but you asked so I answered

[wandrson]

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I would setup a web forum that members can submit their name and vote to.

• From what I have read of Luke’s post and Allen’s discussion from Sunday, this may not meet the legal requirements. IF our prior voting system does, it will be because it allows a reasonable degree of verification that the person voting is the member with the voting rights since it is tied into the WHMCS/AD system.

If you set up your own system you would need some reasonable means of ensuring that the person voting online is in fact the member. Not sure of a good general system to allow for that. It seems that the traditional means of proxy, needs to have some electronic replication. IE, a digital signature like I use on this post
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[lukeiamyourfather]

It’s a sticky post but just in case anyone missed it see this post.

Announcement: Board of Directors Election 2016

It’s time for our yearly board of directors election, this year we will be doing things slightly differently to help satisfy some legal requirements. This post will be broken up into a few sections, the first section will be a short rundown of how to how to vote online. If you don’t care about the minutia of the election process, you need only read that section. The second section will go over how what you need to do if you wish to run for election to the board. The third section will detail the…

[jast]

I didn’t really want to muddy any waters with this in Andrew LeCody’s thread, and I did not “just do it” for fear that there might be some procedural reason not to, but…

I would like to see the Statements of Intent category broken into sub-categories by year, as was done with the Meetings category. If that creates no problem prodecurally, I’d be happy to do it…

[AndrewLeCody]

I would like to see the Statements of Intent category broken into sub-categories by year, as was done with the Meetings category. If that creates no problem prodecurally, I’d be happy to do it…

Go for it!

[jast]

Go for it!

Thank you.
It is done.

[nickdangerous]

Three out of five directors are stepping down this year, another maybe, and voting starts in three weeks with no statements of intent yet?

Any “maybes” out there on the fence?

[wandrson]

So do we have the results from previous elections on line? I was wondering what typical vote counts are for the various candidates.

[Adam_Oas]

Look at the pinned topic. If you log into the online system, you can see the results from past years.

[degger]

I’m on the fence. Been looking for something since I moved to Dallas and had to give up my position on my fraternity’s board. I only joined six months ago so hesitant to jump in with both feet but if it comes down to literally needing people I’m happy to jump in, but don’t want to be taking the seat from someone who’s been around longer and deserves it more.

FWIW, MBA from a top ten, business marketing at AT&T by day and mostly hang around the wood shop. Also a landlord and law school dropout.

I think if I ran I would want to focus on beefing up PR, trying for corporate grants/donations/sponsored areas (Bell Labs Electronics Room?).

Would also like to work with the folks that run the occasional local artisan sales downtown (Unbranded) to have a Makerspace shop for members to sell items or showcase and get commissions.

Not knowing much about the board, no idea if I’m what people are looking for but if people want me to run I’m happy to serve.

[lukeiamyourfather]

I’m running. I will update the wiki soon.

[Robert_Davidson]

Just an FYI joining the DMS BOD is not like any other board your job is not to decide direction from all high. It’s to do the job when everyone else will not to keep the place running.

If you want to focus on PR than I recommend you join PR and goto the meetings.

If you want to work on grants nobody is going to stop you, reach out and see if there is interest. (Just an FYI if you do a grant be prepared you will have to make sure all paperwork is done on time)

[lukeiamyourfather]

To anyone wishing to run, the statement of intent can be a little tricky if you’re new to using a wiki. If you’d like a hand with creating your statement of intent page I’d be happy to help.

[Lampy]

It’s to do the job when everyone else will not to keep the place running

Like calling a plumber when the toilet is broken. Getting the AC fixed. Researching insurance providers. Getting quotes on electric work. Making run to buy hand soap and paper towels.

Oh, the glamour! Thanks to the BoD and volunteers who make it run.

[coloneldan]

It is truly a servant leadership responsibility. They have help from some very fine committee chairs and other volunteers, but I agree with @lampy. We have some great leadership at DMS The Board of Directors is not a glamorous job… Thanks to all who help to keep things running smoothly, especially our board!