[amsat-bb] Modernized/Efficient Voting [was: Ballots?]

[Ev Tupis]

[Combining threads]

Hi Brennan,
Of course, the safest route it to do what has always been done.  You've done an admirable job of assuring that this years elections process added no unnecessary drama while still meeting the goal.  Bravo!

The comments on the list about the election process are not directed as criticisms.  They are simply the "voice of the customer" with the hope that those in charge can take that input and use the time between this year and next year to reexamine "what has always been done" in a more modern light.

Kind regards,
Ev, W2EV

In a seperate thread, Brennan Price said...

Accounting for performance standards of international first class and domestic presorted standard delivery, correctly addressed ballots will not be considered lost in post until August 12.

Regarding the format of the election: the bylaws require a mailed ballot, but not necessarily a mailed return. I would have liked to have provided an electronic return option, but that would have incurred costs and restrictions on candidate statement availability. These issues raised concern among the board and officers across the perceived idealogical divide. 

Accordingly, this election is being conducted by post. Post not infrequently involves waiting. That's why two months are allowed for the return time. 

Members' understanding of the finality of the timing and method of the election is appreciated. 

73 de Brennan N4QX

 On Saturday, July 25, 2020, 7:35:26 PM EDT, Burns Fisher via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: 

Just a note to say that I agree that a more modern election method would be
good.  Reading the bylaws, the dates for nominations, latest mailing of
ballots, and closing of voting is fixed. The secretary has some discretion
in conducting the election, but at least some changes may require a bylaws
amendment (depending on how you interpret "written" and "mailed").  That
can be done by two thirds of the board.

I also note that right now, the bylaws specify dates that give at least one
month between nomination and mailing, two months between latest mailing
date and latest return date.  It does seem to me that if we could
streamline and shorten the process it would be way better for all concerned.

73,

Burns WB1FJ


On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 6:36 PM Pete (Vk2pet) via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> Unfortunately I think my vote will be missed. I still haven’t received my
> voting paper. It takes over a month for mail from the USA to reach
> Australia. Then to post it back it just as long.
>
> There needs to be a system where overseas members can vote & with out
> being hostage to the snail mail system.
>
> 73
>
> Pete
> Vk2pet
>
>
>
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> > On 26 Jul 2020, at 04:46, Ev Tupis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
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> > The wisdom of the crowd is coming into focus.  -Ev, W2EV
> >
> >
> > Doug Faunt N6TQS wrote:
> > Print, sign, scan, email should be an acceptable solution.
> > 73, Doug
> >
> >
> > Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> worte:
> >
> > Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
> > least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
> > duly filled document be valid for far away members.