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Jferguson: /* Board Election Member Ballot */

2023-11-01T18:49:38Z

Board Election Member Ballot

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	* {{ NAME }}		* {{ NAME }}

	~~Social Media Manager~~
	* {{ NAME }}
	* {{ NAME }}

	Thank you for your participation in this election,		Thank you for your participation in this election,
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Jferguson: /* Board Nomination Period is open */

2023-11-01T18:49:27Z

Board Nomination Period is open

Jferguson: /* New Member Introduction */

2021-01-20T23:15:36Z

New Member Introduction

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	Thanks for filling out our membership application. Here (http://midsouthmakers.org/memberpack/) is our new member packet. It has our contact info and other good info to know about the group. We received your application fee and you've begun the new member process. The process is simply here to allow you to get acquainted with us and us with you. The new member process usually lasts about a month (depending on how active you are in coming to meetings) and we'll let you know when you become a full member and give you a key to the space. When you receive your key, your normal monthly dues will start.		Thanks for filling out our membership application. Here (http://midsouthmakers.org/memberpack/) is our new member packet. It has our contact info and other good info to know about the group. We received your application fee and you've begun the new member process. The process is simply here to allow you to get acquainted with us and us with you. The new member process usually lasts about a month (depending on how active you are in coming to meetings) and we'll let you know when you become a full member and give you a key to the space. When you receive your key, your normal monthly dues will start.

	If you have not already joined our mailing list, please do so at your earliest convenience: http://groups.google.com/group/midsouth-makers		If you have not already joined our mailing list, please do so at your earliest convenience: http://groups.google.com/group/midsouth-makers You can also find us on Discord at https://discord.com/invite/AjUdR36Jur

	If you have any questions please let me know.		If you have any questions please let me know.</pre>

	~~Thanks!~~</pre>

	===Missing Dues===		===Missing Dues===

Jferguson: /* Board Nomination Period is open */

2017-10-30T21:45:51Z

Board Nomination Period is open

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	Greetings Makers!		Greetings Makers!

	It has been another great year! Changes to the space to make it more useful and have gotten a lot of new and wonderful members. We have some great plans for the coming year and if you'd like to help shape the direction of the organization, now is your chance! Starting TOMORROW, 11/18/~~2016~~ and for the next 7 days through 11/25/~~2016~~ we'll be taking nominations for the MidSouth Maker Officers - President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Media Manager. Each officer's duties can be found on our wiki at http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Officer_Duties. Thank you for your help.		It has been another great year! Changes to the space to make it more useful and have gotten a lot of new and wonderful members. We have some great plans for the coming year and if you'd like to help shape the direction of the organization, now is your chance! Starting TOMORROW, 11/18/{{ YEAR }}and for the next 7 days through 11/25/{{ YEAR }} we'll be taking nominations for the MidSouth Maker Officers - President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Media Manager. Each officer's duties can be found on our wiki at http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Officer_Duties. Thank you for your help.

	I've started a wiki document so everyone can see who is currently nominated for a board position for {{ YEAR }} and who has been verified. The difference between verified and unverified is confirmation of nomination. Once someone is nominated and I confirm with them, they are verified and will be on the Ballot that will be available to members starting November 30th. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for any of the board positions, please let me know as soon as possible. All nominations must be verified by November 29th, if I am unable to verify a nomination by that time the nominee will not be on the ballot.		I've started a wiki document so everyone can see who is currently nominated for a board position for {{ YEAR }} and who has been verified. The difference between verified and unverified is confirmation of nomination. Once someone is nominated and I confirm with them, they are verified and will be on the Ballot that will be available to members starting November 30th. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for any of the board positions, please let me know as soon as possible. All nominations must be verified by November 29th, if I am unable to verify a nomination by that time the nominee will not be on the ballot.
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	* Nominations will be listed on the wiki for the current year election once the nomination has been accepted by the nominee.		* Nominations will be listed on the wiki for the current year election once the nomination has been accepted by the nominee.
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	===Board Election Member Ballot===		===Board Election Member Ballot===

Jferguson at 21:43, 30 October 2017

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 * Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"
 * Nominations will be listed on the wiki for the current year election once the nomination has been accepted by the nominee.
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Jferguson at 21:38, 30 October 2017

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	* BCC all the emails		* BCC all the emails

			===Board Nomination Period is open===

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			Midsouth Makers {{ YEAR }} Board of Directions Nomination period is OPEN
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			Greetings Makers!

			It has been another great year! Changes to the space to make it more useful and have gotten a lot of new and wonderful members. We have some great plans for the coming year and if you'd like to help shape the direction of the organization, now is your chance! Starting TOMORROW, 11/18/2016 and for the next 7 days through 11/25/2016 we'll be taking nominations for the MidSouth Maker Officers - President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Media Manager. Each officer's duties can be found on our wiki at http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Officer_Duties. Thank you for your help.

			I've started a wiki document so everyone can see who is currently nominated for a board position for {{ YEAR }} and who has been verified. The difference between verified and unverified is confirmation of nomination. Once someone is nominated and I confirm with them, they are verified and will be on the Ballot that will be available to members starting November 30th. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for any of the board positions, please let me know as soon as possible. All nominations must be verified by November 29th, if I am unable to verify a nomination by that time the nominee will not be on the ballot.

			If you have any questions about this process or if you'd like to discuss a nomination please contact myself or another board member.

			## Yearly Election Information / Process

			* Elections are held on December 1st through 7th of every year.
			* Nominations for elections are held November 1st through the 7th. (NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are being held 11/18/2016 - 11/25/2016 this year)
			* Nominations must be made via email to secretary@midsouthmakers.org or dchamberlin@midsouthmakers.org
			* Members who wish to run for board member positions must:
			* Be in good standing for 2 or more consecutive months prior to nomination
			* Current in their membership dues to the month of nominations
			* The Secretary will provide private ballots and be responsible for collecting and calculating ballots.
			* Ballots should be available to members no later than November 30th.
			* Any nomination that the Secretary is unable to receive acceptance from the nominee will not be included on the ballot.
			* If the secretary is unable to secure nominee acceptance by November 30th, that nominee will not appear on the ballot.
			* Physical ballots will be available as well as sent out via email.
			* Completed ballots will be accepted via email from member's email on file, sent to secretary@midsouthmakers.org or dchamberlin@midsouthmakers.org during the time of elections.
			* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.
			* In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.
			* Probationary members at the time of elections are not permitted to vote in yearly elections or nominate candidates.
			* Members "in poor standing" are allowed to vote and may nominate a 3rd party.
			* Nominations by proxy is handled exactly like voting by proxy "so long as the board has been notified and approved your request"
			* Nominations will be listed on the wiki for the current year election once the nomination has been accepted by the nominee.
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Jferguson: /* New Member Introduction */

2017-07-14T16:01:39Z

New Member Introduction

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	Thanks for filling out our membership application. Here (http://midsouthmakers.org/memberpack/) is our new member packet. It has our contact info and other good info to know about the group. We received your application fee and you've begun the new member process. The process is simply here to allow you to get acquainted with us and us with you. The new member process usually lasts about a month (depending on how active you are in coming to meetings) and we'll let you know when you become a full member and give you a key to the space. When you receive your key, your normal monthly dues will start.		Thanks for filling out our membership application. Here (http://midsouthmakers.org/memberpack/) is our new member packet. It has our contact info and other good info to know about the group. We received your application fee and you've begun the new member process. The process is simply here to allow you to get acquainted with us and us with you. The new member process usually lasts about a month (depending on how active you are in coming to meetings) and we'll let you know when you become a full member and give you a key to the space. When you receive your key, your normal monthly dues will start.

	If you have not already joined our mailing list, please do so at your earliest convenience: http://groups.google.com/group/midsouth-makers ~~and our announcements list: http://groups.google.com/group/midsouthmakers-announcements~~		If you have not already joined our mailing list, please do so at your earliest convenience: http://groups.google.com/group/midsouth-makers

	If you have any questions please let me know.		If you have any questions please let me know.

Jferguson at 19:09, 10 April 2017

2017-04-10T19:09:42Z

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	~~Midsouth Makers Trial Membership~~		New Incoming Member
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	~~New Incoming Member~~		Midsouth Makers Trial Membership
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Jferguson at 14:14, 13 March 2017

2017-03-13T14:14:05Z

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	If someone does object, we'll be in touch to discuss. (this has never happened)		If someone does object, we'll be in touch to discuss. (this has never happened)

	If no one objects, you won't hear from us so see a board member for your RFID token on Friday!		If no one objects, (you won't hear from us) see a board member for your RFID token on Friday!

	Congrats and hope to see you soon.		Congrats and hope to see you soon.

Jferguson at 14:13, 13 March 2017

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 Hope to see you soon.
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 * BCC all the emails

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	Greetings Makers!		Greetings Makers!

	It has been another great year! Changes to the space to make it more useful and have gotten a lot of new and wonderful members. We have some great plans for the coming year and if you'd like to help shape the direction of the organization, now is your chance! Starting TOMORROW, 11/18/{{ YEAR }}and for the next 7 days through 11/25/{{ YEAR }} we'll be taking nominations for the MidSouth Maker Officers - President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Media Manager. Each officer's duties can be found on our wiki at http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Officer_Duties. Thank you for your help.		It has been another great year! Changes to the space to make it more useful and have gotten a lot of new and wonderful members. We have some great plans for the coming year and if you'd like to help shape the direction of the organization, now is your chance! Starting TOMORROW, 11/1/{{ YEAR }}and for the next 7 days through 11/7/{{ YEAR }} we'll be taking nominations for the MidSouth Maker Officers - President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Media Manager. Each officer's duties can be found on our wiki at http://wiki.midsouthmakers.org/a/Officer_Duties. Thank you for your help.

	I've started a wiki document so everyone can see who is currently nominated for a board position for {{ YEAR }} and who has been verified. The difference between verified and unverified is confirmation of nomination. Once someone is nominated and I confirm with them, they are verified and will be on the Ballot that will be available to members starting November 30th. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for any of the board positions, please let me know as soon as possible. All nominations must be verified by November 29th, if I am unable to verify a nomination by that time the nominee will not be on the ballot.		I've started a wiki document so everyone can see who is currently nominated for a board position for {{ YEAR }} and who has been verified. The difference between verified and unverified is confirmation of nomination. Once someone is nominated and I confirm with them, they are verified and will be on the Ballot that will be available to members starting November 30th. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for any of the board positions, please let me know as soon as possible. All nominations must be verified by November 29th, if I am unable to verify a nomination by that time the nominee will not be on the ballot.
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	* Elections are held on December 1st through 7th of every year.		* Elections are held on December 1st through 7th of every year.
	* Nominations for elections are held November 1st through the 7th. ~~(NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, they are being held 11/18/2016 - 11/25/2016 this year)~~		* Nominations for elections are held November 1st through the 7th.
	* Nominations must be made via email to secretary~~@midsouthmakers.org or dchamberlin~~@midsouthmakers.org		* Nominations must be made via email to secretary@midsouthmakers.org
	* Members who wish to run for board member positions must:		* Members who wish to run for board member positions must:
	* Be in good standing for 2 or more consecutive months prior to nomination		* Be in good standing for 2 or more consecutive months prior to nomination
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	* If the secretary is unable to secure nominee acceptance by November 30th, that nominee will not appear on the ballot.		* If the secretary is unable to secure nominee acceptance by November 30th, that nominee will not appear on the ballot.
	* Physical ballots will be available as well as sent out via email.		* Physical ballots will be available as well as sent out via email.
	* Completed ballots will be accepted via email from member's email on file, sent to secretary~~@midsouthmakers.org or dchamberlin~~@midsouthmakers.org during the time of elections.		* Completed ballots will be accepted via email from member's email on file, sent to secretary@midsouthmakers.org during the time of elections.
	* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.		* The outcome of the votes will be put before the board and ratified in a special, open board meeting.
	* In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.		* In the event of a tie, the presiding board will determine the winner by a majority vote.