Hi,
So we've reached that time of year again - the excitement and drama of the UKUA Board elections - or do I mean the antipathy and confusion? Many people have valuable skills and strong opinions about Ultimate in the UK - but are don't really understand what is involved or are not sure that they have the time to get involved. The Board is made up of a small number of players (like everyone else, no more or less) who give up between 5/6 hours a week and 3/4 hours a month. You are only expected to give what time and energy you can spare (and have promised!) Communication is almost entirely done by email or the phone. Usually each member of the Board has one (or two) areas of particular interest - for example Mixed, Women's or PR - they may sit on the relevant sub-committee or liaise with other volunteers and keep communication flowing etc. Its not difficult - the main criteria is that magic ability to actually do what you say you will do (promising less and doing it all is much better than promising lots and doing less). In addition all 3 named posts on the Board are up for election: Director of Competitions: Whose role is to coordinate the overall tournament dates and communication between the sub committees for each division. (Traditionally the DoC role was a nightmare as it involved doing everything for everyone - we are working on changing this so that the work is spread amongst more people and the DoC's role is only to coordinate and avoid conflicts.) Treasurer: Looking after our money. Some experience of accounts necessary for this one. Chairman: Responsible for coordinating the UKUA and chairing meetings. (NB I will not be standing as Chairman again this year) If you are coming to the Conference this weekend you'll have a chance to meet several of the current Board, find out what we (try and) do and ask us awkward questions. Of course, if the Board seems too much or you would like to concentrate in one area (division, region etc) then there are still plenty of ways to get involved. There are volunteer subcommittees appointed by the Board to ensure the smooth running of most areas of UK Ultimate. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] to find out more (or come and speak to us at the conference). Thank you, Barry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of UKUA Administrator Sent: 10 November 2005 11:20 To: britdisc@near.me.uk Subject: [BD] Board Elections It is time to start electing a new UKUA Board. If you would like to stand for next years board then go to www.ukultimate.com/2006/board_election.aspx This is your chance to influence the direction of UK Ultimate and to give something back to the sport. The UKUA has made great strides this year, with the implementation of the coaching course, the new calendar, an increase in membership, improved media coverage of our sport and so on. We need new people to continue to push things forward however. Please send your intention to stand manifesto to [EMAIL PROTECTED] by November 25, 2006. Please consider standing for the board! Dave. UKUA Administrator. __________________________________________________ BritDisc mailing list BritDisc@near.me.uk http://zion.ranulf.net/mailman/listinfo/britdisc Staying informed - http://www.ukultimate.com/informed.asp
