[SBU Board] election

Mon Sep 7 22:12:41 PDT 2015

Insurance – we do not have any, but David advises that he does.  In addition, he has agreed, in an e-mail exchange with me, that he will reimburse us for any damage to the trailer, from whatever cause, and whether or not his insurance covers it.  He has agreed to pay us the repair costs, up to a ceiling of the current value of the trailer.
Trailer is licensed.  We paid to renew the tabs several months ago, and they are good thru May 16, 2016.
Condition of our trailer – David is the world expert on that, and he wants to rent it for these trips.
My vote is “Yes.”

John W.

From: Aslin, John (Perkins Coie) 
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 9:55 PM
To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board 
Subject: Re: [SBU Board] election

I think the trailer rental is a good deal; otherwise it’s just an asset sitting idle.  DT should be responsible for insurance for the month.  Also, is the trailer licensed?  Is it road worthy for a trip that long?  If there is any question about that, the trailer should be looked at to ensure that it is fit for service.  

jfa

From: Sbuboard [mailto:sbuboard-bounces+jaslin=perkinscoie.com at mailman.celestial.com] On Behalf Of Eng, Kim
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 9:13 PM
To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board
Subject: Re: [SBU Board] election

I am in favor of both Jeff’s proposal below and also renting the trailer to DT.

It sounds like we are fine using the Bellevue Library for our next mtg. (as far as time constraints). Please know, if we are ever in a bind, I have access to conference rooms (and this can be last minute) at the school where I work. 

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Kim Eng

High School Athletic Director

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

4800 139th Ave SE | Bellevue, WA 98006

425-641-0700 ex. 0106 | keng at forestridge.org

From: Sbuboard [mailto:sbuboard-bounces+kimen=forestridge.org at mailman.celestial.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Ford
Sent: Monday, September 7, 2015 8:52 AM
To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board <sbuboard at mailman.celestial.com>
Subject: Re: [SBU Board] election

Apologies for not engaging with this the last couple days. I've been out of town at the Olympia tournament. Thanks to everyone who has weighed in, especially to Ann for taking the time to explain her thoughts when I didn't understand her position.

I propose we do the following, which I believe both follows the bylaws and takes care of all contingencies.

1. The three candidates that filed on time are elected. [I believe this step is obligatory.]

2. The upcoming newsletter (that will print at the end of September) will announce a call for the last position. [Feel free to recruit before then.]

3. Candidates must declare by October 11.

4. Assuming there are more than 1, voting takes place at the October Sectional. We will have ballots available there as well as available online for anyone who wants to mail one in. 

5. If no one declares for this secondary election, then the position is filled by appointment of the board at the January meeting.

I tried to incorporate everyone's feedback. Please respond whether this procedure is acceptable. We can't officially vote on it by email, but if we have it hammered out by email it should take less than a minute for an official vote next Monday.

Jeff

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 3:48 PM John Weinberg <judgejohn at msn.com> wrote:

  At our meeting Sept 14, there simply will not be time to have any meaningful discussion and vote on the issues about filling the position on he unit board, or rental of the trailer.

  We have allocated times to the four candidates to the ACBL Board, with the first to appear at 7:00 and the final one allocated time thru 8:40.

  As we know, the Library is very strict about booting us out at 9:00. 

  We recognized this potential time crunch when we decided at our last meeting on the procedures for this one.  But we decided to deal with any other board matters at other meetings, or in other ways.

  I suggest we resolve both of these issues by e-mail, before Sept. 14.

  Perhaps Jeff could state what appear to be the two leading proposals on the unit board position, and we can vote.

  On David’s rental request, perhaps we could simply do an up or down vote.

  But if we try to discuss and vote on either or both issues Sept. 14, we are likely not to do justice either to those issues, or to the main issue before us, which is the ACBL Board election..

  JLW

  From: Tim 

  Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 2:58 PM

  To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board 

  Subject: Re: [SBU Board] election

  I don't particularly see the situation as necessarily a choice between either extending the deadline or having the current board select someone -- reference blended solution concept in previous email traffic. 

  It is disappointing that fewer than four unit members submitted their candidacies.  I, and I understand others, actively tried to recruit numerous individuals to run.  I especially sought out and encouraged folks from the south county and from Seattle -- to no avail.

  I feel strongly that we should put in place, soon, a process to identify a twelfth board member for a three-year term commencing 2016.  I believe the Bylaws specify there be twelve board members.  The board's workload is better distributed amongst twelve.  And, in the coming two to three years there will be substantial turnover of board positions that will have been occupied for two terms.  We need to get new folks onto the board and coming up to speed in a variety of important roles that will be vacated.

  I see addressing these considerations -- essential to good governance and stewardship of the unit -- as a higher priority than addressing a perception of like mindedness within the board.  Greater diversity of views within the board would be best achieved by more unit members taking an interest in running for the board.

  If the consensus of the board is that we advertise the position for a short period and then have an election by a vote of unit membership, this is OK by me.  HOWEVER, I would also want a backup plan for naming a twelfth board member in the event no one declares for election.

  I believe the plan (including backup path) for selecting the twelfth member should be agreed NLT than upcoming board meeting.  If, with District Director candidates' Q&A, trailer and perhaps other items also on the agenda, time constraints with Bellevue Library are problematic.  Perhaps we should explore another venue where we can take the time needed to reach resolution.

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  From: Patti McCallum
  Sent: ‎9/‎6/‎2015 10:15 AM
  To: Seattle ACBL Unit Board
  Subject: Re: [SBU Board] election

  I am much more in favor of extending the time to accept applications than to have he board appoint someone to complete the board.  

  On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 7:11 AM, Ann Stephens <annstephens53 at gmail.com> wrote:

    Having sent an email that expressed an opinion, I am surprised that I haven’t received any counter arguments or agreements or anything that might help figure out a solution to the question of what to do about the empty position.

    I believe that controversy is not a bad thing, in fact it can be really healthy to question proposals from a board.  That is why diversity is a good thing, not a bad thing and arguing or disagreeing can in the end make decisions clearer and stronger.

    So I guess the bottom line is that I think as a board we should continue to talk about solutions to the problem at hand.

    Ann
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