Hello, everyone, I've just posted the statements by candidates for the position of VP of AoIR (who becomes president after two years of service of VP), and for Student Representative. The links appear below. Catherine and Michael have agreed to serve another term, and are running unopposed for the positions of secretary and treasurer, respectively. I strongly encourage you to ask questions of these candidates, and openly discuss their plans for the present and future of the organization. The statements alone are rarely enough to judge the ways in which they will lead AoIR. A vibrant discussion is not just good for the election, it's good for the health of the organization, and a good way for those of us who are not running to know what is on the mind of the membership. I encourage you to leave questions or comments on the candidates statements on the website, or if you would prefer, to post them here to AIR-L. In the latter case, I will attempt to do a bit of copy-pasty back over to the website so we have an easily found record. I'll be posting the candidates for the open seats shortly. And the officer candidates are... VICE-PRESIDENT Ted Coopman - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/ted-m-coopman-candidate-for-vice-president/ Lori Kendall - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/lori-kendall-candidate-for-vice-president/ Monica Murero - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/monica-murero-candidate-for-vice-president/ STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Anthony Hoffman - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/anthony-hoffman-candidate-for-student-representat... Trent Kays - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/trent-kays-candidate-for-student-representative/ Kelly Quinn - http://aoir.org/2011/05/13/kelly-quinn-candidate-for-student-representative/ TREASURER Michael Zimmer (acclaimed) SECRETARY Catherine Middleton (acclaimed) Best, Alex Halavais