NSRCA Election

[RCSkyraidr at aol.com]

I just wanted the membership to know what is happening concerning the NSRCA 
election. As most members know, this is a very hotly contested election for 
President and Vice President. With four popular candidates running, there is 
going to be a close vote.

The problem is, that even though the NSRCA bylaws clearly state that an 
impartial third party outside the NSRCA SHOULD receive and count the votes (should 
not shall), some people are trying to get the votes received and counted by 
the current NSRCA Secretary.

In our last contested election, the AMA received and counted the NSRCA 
ballots. I talked with Steve Kaluf at the AMA and they would be happy to again 
provide this service free of charge and in a timely manner. This is a service they 
provide to all SIG groups when requested.

My fear is that, no matter how faithfully the NSRCA Secretary counts the 
ballots, there will be an enormous controversy in this close election. As of now, 
two of the candidates are protesting this counting procedure. This could be a 
big enough problem that it could split the organization when we need unity the 
most to meet our upcoming challenges.

There is no reason not to use the AMA and doing so will keep our group 
together and avoid needless problems. Just so everyone knows, I am running for NSRCA 
Treasurer but am doing so unopposed. I have no real personal stake in this 
procedure except to deeply want what is best for the NSRCA. 

If you feal the same way, please let Tony Stillman know at 
tony at radiosouthrc.com

Thanks,
Frank Granelli D-1 VP
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