Ballots

[steven maxwell]

 I haven't got a ballot yet either and do want to vote.  I'm in the middle of moving but have already done the change of address at post office. and NSRCA. 
thanks
 Steve Maxwell


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Derek Koopowitz 
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Sent: 12/19/2004 12:56:36 AM 
Subject: RE: Ballots


Ed,

We (the NSRCA board) originally decided to send out the ballots with the membership renewal cards.  Someone pointed out to us that we needed to ensure that the ballots were to processed according to the by-laws which meant that we had to find a 3rd party to verify the ballots after voting and this caused a delay of a week.  If we delay the election timeline a week then we are in violation of the by-laws.  The ballots should've been in everyone's hands the end of November but only ended being mailed the beginning of December.  I am sure we can get you a new ballot and have it mailed to the accountant before 12/31... I will do my darndest to see that happens to anyone that did not receive a ballot (provided we know about them).  My only concern is that someone that is a little devious can work the system and mail in a ballot without their name on it and then request a new ballot be mailed to them and they can essentially vote twice.  How can we possibly verify that?  If we are to be correct in this then any ballot that we receive that does not have a name associated with it should not be counted, don't you think?

Help me (us) out here... we'll come up with a solution to your problem and if we can not get you a ballot in time then we'll cross that bridge when the time comes, but at least lets try to get you one in time.




From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ed Alt
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 8:55 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Cc: 'Maureen Dunphy'
Subject: Re: Ballots


Derek:
If you are sure that there are other members who may not be getting the ballot in time, why not extend the deadline?  It seems like the responsibility for the late processing of the ballots is being shifted to the membership.  Seems backwards to me.  I'm just trying to communicate to anyone who has some control of the process that time is running out for getting this done.

Thanks
Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Derek Koopowitz 
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Cc: 'Maureen Dunphy' 
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:24 PM
Subject: RE: Ballots


Actually Ed... the ballot is mailed out by our publisher... not the accounting firm.  I'm sure Maureen can print out one for you and mail it to you and then as long as you mail it by the 31st you'll be ok.  Unfortunately, I'm sure you aren't the only person that has not received their ballot - nothing is 100% sure.  Please renew regardless though - don't let the missing ballot determine your membership status.




From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ed Alt
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 5:59 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: Ballots


Derek:
I've contacted her already, but something tells me it's all for naught.  What are the chances this accounting firm is going to have a responsive staff left this close before the holidays that will find my ballot or print up a new one, send it, have it get here in the Christmas mail crush and allow me to get it back in time?  Not likely. What's the plan for people that never get a ballot?  I'm sitting here with my NSRCA renewal card and wondering why I should send it back in if I can't vote for the organization's leadership.  Oh well.
Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Derek Koopowitz 
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 8:25 PM
Subject: RE: Ballots


Ed,

I got mine on Thursday (west coast) so you should have yours already.  Please contact Maureen and she'll try to get you one ASAP.  That goes for everyone that has not received one.  BTW, they are green in color - postcard size when folded in half.  They are due back - postmarked 12/31/04.






From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ed Alt
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 5:13 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Ballots


I still haven't received my election ballot.  Anyone else out there who hasn't received theirs?  When are they due back in?

Thanks
Ed
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