[DeTomaso] Big Problem with POCA's Election Process!

[LaurieFerrari at aol.com]

In my humble opinion there is a very large problem  with POCA's voting 
process.  I became quite aware of this when I ran  for President a few years 
back.  Out of the nearly 1000 members and  along with their associates, there 
should be nearly 2000 votes if  all had voted.  When I ran, if memory serves, 
only about 250 votes  total for the entire club, split between Joe Moore, 
John Taphorn and  myself.  Dr. Chuck Engles can correct these figures if not 
exact  but I'm sure he can attest to the fact that,  traditionally, a VERY 
LOW PERCENTAGE of votes come in!  Why  were there only 100-200 members 
voting??? Well.. because the process is  flawed.  A ballot should be CLEARLY 
provided to all members  in a TIMELY FASHION, on a separate sheet or mailing, 
other than embedded in  a magazine that's delivery date is non dependable. 
Additionally,  many might not read each Newsletter cover to cover upon arrival 
and the  ballot is overlooked by many of the voting public.  Seriously.....at 
very  least, the front cover of the Newsletter should make a big note, 
"Voting  Ballot Enclosed This Month".... but since that is not even sufficient 
as so  many do not receive their Newsletter in time. The ultimate and  best 
way is to mail out a separate ballot (or post card) for  voting purposes.  
It's worth the expenditure.  Or, at no  cost, have an ON LINE BALLOT.   
Something needs to be done so that  members are made aware of candidates, the time 
for voting, and not  stuck with officers who gain position in ways that are 
not valid  due to an antiquated and inferior voting system.
On that note... Happy Holidays and best of luck to  all.
p.s. If you want a redheaded secretary, write me in.  :  )))
Laurie
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> 
> remember that if you vote for me , there will be 
> one less "Gray" to kick around


   In reference to my quote listed above.........one can substitute 'Les" 
for "less"  and see that it actually means  "there will be one LES Gray to 
kick around" ( if elected) ...........................  and the hair thing . . 
. . . . . . . . . .  I do have a full head of hair but  I don't think I 
would look good as a blond or red head  so you've got me there  Judy !!!!!

 

            As Judy stated, the most important thing is that you vote 
during this or any election. You can't complain about the leadership if you 
choose not to get involved in the selection process !!!! 

 

         Les Gray