Comments on Nomination for the Board of Directors

[Michael Maul <mmaul@flash.net>]

Something to note is that this year only the regional directors are elected.

Last year it was the directors at large.

Directors serve a 2 year term so that this year about 18 of 26 of the directors 
are up for election - 9 regions x 2 directors/region.

There is a strong tendency for incumbents to be reelected - in the Directors at
Large election last year - only 2 of the 8 elected were new.  These were Roger
Rittenhouse and myself.

And because one long time Director was not able to run - this could have been only
one.

Certainly name recognition and voter apathy plays a part in elections.  But if you
are interested in making changes - you do need to run for office.

Prepare a nomination letter - last year the letter was a small as a few sentences
for some to several pages for others.

Make your thoughts and views available in the on-line forums.  At least 60% of
our membership is on-line now so it's much easier to do than it used to be.

Go to rides and introduce yourself at the ride meetings and give your views -
ask for questions.

Don't just gripe on the forums - at the very least - vote.  

Mike Maul