Thank you for the kind words, Mac. I will certainly run as long as the
group wants me to be part of the board of WISPA. I do want all of you to
know though that I think any good organization should have people move
through the ranks. Anyone who is part of WISPA, has some leadership
skills and wants to see things improve for the industry should try to
serve on the board at some point. It is a valuable experience. We need
fresh ideas and new blood infused over time to keep this a going concern.
I think it makes us all better followers if we have to be leaders at
some point. I see so many people who take a leadership role in local
government, a town club, a church or charity and they take it on the
chin from people who have never had to lead. If we all take a shot at
leading WISPA over time the work product of the entire group will
improve because we will all know what it is like to try to run this
effort. In effect, we will all become better followers if we have been
leaders at least once. We will also all know more about the structure,
management and operation of the organization. I feel this diversity is
very important for the organization to remain vital and sustainable into
the future.
I have told Mac before that I wanted to see him serve on the board of
WISPA. I want to publicly request that Mac Dearman run for the board.
For those of you who do not know it, Mac led the efforts after Katrina
which led to some of the best work WISPA has ever done. We helped many
people in shelters, churches, etc. Mac did a god job of leading that
effort. I have little doubt that he would make a good director for WISPA
in our next board. Mac, please go over to http://nominations.wispa.org
and fill out the form.
John Scrivner
President
WISPA
Mac Dearman wrote:
Scriv,
How much of the current board is willing to take another turn in the
barrel? I personally feel like you and the others have done an outstanding
job and I feel inclined to nominate every one of you here now.
Y'ALL HAVE MY UTMOST RESPECT!
Mac Dearman
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Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISPA Board Application Announcement
People will need to fill out their own application in my opinion. If you
feel someone should run then feel free to tell us so here.
Thanks,
Scriv
Peter R. wrote:
Can we nominate people who need a nudge? :)
Now's the time for those that feel that their views of the Industry
are undermet to stand up and be counted.
- Peter
Rick Harnish wrote:
The WISPA Board Election schedule has been set. All interested
members need
to go to http://nominations.wispa.org/ and fill out the application
for the
ballot. We encourage and expect to get a very good response to this
year's
call for directors. We have grown substantially in the last six
months and
WISPA is maturing into the lead association for the WISP community.
Applications are due in 2 weeks, so don't procrastinate. Further
information about the election process and the responsibilities of
the board
can be found in the bylaws at http://www.wispa.org/?page_id=4
THE NOMINATION & ELECTION PROCESS
Here are the important dates for those of you following the election,
running for a board position and who will be taking part in the election
process.
May 1st, 2007 - Applications due.
May 14, 2007 - Qualified nominees compiled and submitted to the standing
Board of Directors. Nominee information made available via the WISPA Web
site for member review.
June 15, 2007 - Election of new Board members.
All members are eligible to run for a board position. Only Principal and
Vendor members may vote for board positions. Only one vote per
company is
allowed. Instructions and credentials for voting will be sent to each
member
company via email prior to election. If you are a member company and
do not
receive instructions for voting or credentials it is your
responsibility to
request such information by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] or calling
618-244-6868
and requesting help getting your instructions and credentials for
voting.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE BOARD
The role of the board is to set policies that will ensure that it
fulfills
its legal and professional responsibilities to members. The board
sets the
strategic direction and leadership tone for the organization.
The WISPA Board of Directors is comprised of seven (7). Each director
shall
serve for a term of one (1) year and until his or her successor is
elected
and qualified, or until such director's earlier death, resignation,
incapacity to serve, or removal.
All paid WISPA members are eligible for board positions, however the
majority of the board will be WISPA Principal Members.
Sincerely,
Rick Harnish
Secretary
WISPA
260-827-2482
Founding Member of WISPA
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