Nominating procedure changed ????

[csh2z]

Apparently, the nominating procedure in APBA, for category chairman has changed. For the past 6 or 7 years, the procedure has been that the newly elected commissioners, on a conference call, would nominate candidates for chairman. Gloria at APBA headquarters would mail out paper ballots to each commissioner, unless the election were uncontested. The commissioners would then send their votes back to APBA, they would be tabulated, and a winner declared. Sounds like a good and fair way to get the job done, doesn't it? This year however, unbeknownst to anybody, even the commissioners, anybody can nominate anybody, even apparently themselves for the job. Nominating procedures are not addressed in the APBA by-laws, however, precedence has been set. According to the by-laws we have until November 30 to elect a chairman. By the way, nominations have not only opened without notice, but NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED! The ballots have already been sent to the commission! I wonder who RAILROADed this through the BOD.

[bill boyes]

Huh?? The Regions must have elections done by Oct 31 and APBA must be notified By Nov 1 of the results. How can the Nominations be closed on Nov 3rd? Does not make sense.

[csh2z]

I've been told the ballots have already been sent out to the commissioners and the votes must be in by Friday.

[14J]

Did those nominated even have an opportunity to address the new commission prior to the ballot? Why are the members kept in the dark with regards to who is running for Chair? Is it because we don’t get a direct vote? Where is the transparency in this organization, I’ve only seen one guy come out in public and state his intentions.

If I knew this was open to everyone and anyone I would have put my name on the ballot (insert angry face)

[csh2z]

Troy,
From what I've heard, there has been no contact between the nominees and the commission. As far as anybodies intentions, Scott Reed is the only person that I've heard about, that wants to be chairman. Then again, I may be out of the loop!

[Steve Warnock]

See PM

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Steve

[sponsonhead]

What'd he say????

John, tell us what Warbs has to say...this is the first I have heard of this myself

(insert astonished-looking obnoxious smiley face HERE)

R-19

[Big Don]

Apparently, the nominating procedure in APBA, for category chairman has changed. For the past 6 or 7 years, the procedure has been that the newly elected commissioners, on a conference call, would nominate candidates for chairman. Gloria at APBA headquarters would mail out paper ballots to each commissioner, unless the election were uncontested. The commissioners would then send their votes back to APBA, they would be tabulated, and a winner declared. Sounds like a good and fair way to get the job done, doesn't it? This year however, unbeknownst to anybody, even the commissioners, anybody can nominate anybody, even apparently themselves for the job. Nominating procedures are not addressed in the APBA by-laws, however, precedence has been set. According to the by-laws we have until November 30 to elect a chairman. By the way, nominations have not only opened without notice, but NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED! The ballots have already been sent to the commission! I wonder who RAILROADed this through the BOD.

John, not saying this is not true and accurate but where did you get this information from?

[Steve Warnock]

SORC Elections

Heres the email the SORC all got:

All,

An APBA EAlert was sent out on Oct. 9 concerning the elections and outlining procedures. Among other things, the EAlert clearly states that anyone wishing to run for category chair should contact APBA national headquarters.

Regards,

Mark Wheeler
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Ballots are not closed, write-ins are accepted.
Only those that contacted APBA are on the ballot.

Apparently a T-con will take place which will include those that are interested in the chair position and the SORC.

Hope this clears the air! The sky is not falling!!

Warbs

[Joe J]

Here is a copy of the E-Alert from APBA.

Election of APBA Category Chairmen
APBA By-Law 12.4.3 Election of Category Chairmen. A Category Chairman shall be elected by the elected
commissioners for each Racing Commission for a term of two (2) years, which election shall be held no later
than November 30.
As the dates for all the APBA Region Meetings approach, we are providing the following explanation of the
procedure for electing the Category Chairmen.
At the Region Meetings, the election of commissioners allowed for the categories will take place.
• Immediately following the Region Meeting, names of all elected officers and commissioners
should be sent to National Headquarters. The region may follow up later with the balance of
elected region officers.
• Once all elected Commissioners’ information is sent to Headquarters, a BALLOT will be sent to the
elected commissioners in each category to vote for their Chairman.
• CANDIDATES TAKE NOTE - Anyone running for the Office of Category Chairman must notify
National Headquarters no later than October 29, 2009 that he/she is a candidate for the
position. Your name will then appear on the ballot. If there is no notification to the office, your name
will NOT appear on the ballot sent to the elected commissioners.
• Below is an outline of basic responsibilities for the office of Category Chairman. Thanks to Steve
Greaves for his assistance. This is meant to give a candidate a general idea; there may be
differences depending on the category. We welcome input on the list from any category chairman.
A CATEGORY CHAIRMAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• Chair Commission meetings.
• Work with the Commission and membership, promote and grow the Category.
• Appoint at-large Commissioners.
• Attend National championships.
• Develop agendas for Commission meetings.
• Publish minutes of meetings and decisions of the Commission.
• Attend the APBA Annual Meeting
• Represent the Category on the Race Management, Hall of Champions, and Steering Committees.
• Give Category season report at National Meeting.
• Create and present Category awards at Annual Meeting.
• Provide Hall of Champions inductees for category.
• Attend Hall of Champions photo sessions.
• Write a Category article each month for “Propeller”.
• Maintain Category technical manual, if applicable
• Maintain Category Web site, if applicable.
• Develop rule changes passed by the Commission or the membership into actual rules.
• Develop Category rule change information for the ballot to membership.
• Proof category rules for printing in rule book.
• Chair Commission meetings held to judge appeals.
• Appoint Category Committees.
• Appoint Category representatives to National committees.
• Forward information from APBA Headquarters to Commissioners.
• Answer questions and respond to concerns from members.
• Insure that end-of-season Category award calculations are performed.
• Approve sanctions for Divisionals, Nationals, Worlds.
• Maintain lists of Category suppliers.
• Maintain list of approved Category officials.
• Manage the Category budget.
• Maintain Category files.
• Maintain a registration of capsule builders, building techniques, and core samples (if applicable).

[14J]

Heres the email the SORC all got:

All,

An APBA EAlert was sent out on Oct. 9 concerning the elections and outlining procedures. Among other things, the EAlert clearly states that anyone wishing to run for category chair should contact APBA national headquarters.

Regards,

Mark Wheeler
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Ballots are not closed, write-ins are accepted.
Only those that contacted APBA are on the ballot.

Apparently a T-con will take place which will include those that are interested in the chair position and the SORC.

Hope this clears the air! The sky is not falling!!

Warbs

Am I the only one in the country that did not receive this? On Oct. 9th I was still representing Region 3 and received no such communication.

[csh2z]

I don't recall whether I received that or not. Regardless, it says nothing in there about the commissioners not having the opportunity to nominate their chairman since their election. The commission hadn't even had the opportunity to speak as a group to the nominees and they are expected to make an informed decision. The deadline for the election is Nov. 30th. What's the rush?

[14J]

So according to Joe's post the deadline is the 30th yet they send out a ballot on the 3rd and require a response by the 6th. The 3rd being the first time many of our commissioners are even in the know as to who is running. A 3 day lobbying period. Interesting process..........

[Big Don]

Where does it say the vote is being taken by the 6th?

And if they are going to have a Tel-conference to discuss does it really matter when your vote has to be in?

Does anyone know who's name or names are on the ballot?

And even if a name is not on the ballot the commissioners can still elect a different person correct?

I guess I don't see why the panic.

All interested parties I’m sure will be given time on the phone call to have themselves heard.

[blueskyracer]

Apparently, the nominating procedure in APBA, for category chairman has changed. For the past 6 or 7 years, the procedure has been that the newly elected commissioners, on a conference call, would nominate candidates for chairman. Gloria at APBA headquarters would mail out paper ballots to each commissioner, unless the election were uncontested. The commissioners would then send their votes back to APBA, they would be tabulated, and a winner declared. Sounds like a good and fair way to get the job done, doesn't it? This year however, unbeknownst to anybody, even the commissioners, anybody can nominate anybody, even apparently themselves for the job. Nominating procedures are not addressed in the APBA by-laws, however, precedence has been set. According to the by-laws we have until November 30 to elect a chairman. By the way, nominations have not only opened without notice, but NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED! The ballots have already been sent to the commission! I wonder who RAILROADed this through the BOD.

And I thought AOF had all of the problems