First, allow me to thank all those running for office (as well as those in office, now and in the past... AoIR has always operated on an entirely volunteer basis and I am grateful for the efforts of so many others who have kept it going). I have posted the same question(s) to all three of the VP candidates, as pasted below. I'm not sure how or where (or for that matter whether) there will be debate, though I hope there will be some discussion between members of AoIR and air-l and candidates as that will help with making an informed decision when voting. Thank you, Alex, for getting things started! Steve Question(s) for VP candidates: "What do you consider the optimal size for AoIR? Do you believe AoIR should develop divisions or interest groups? Do you believe AoIR should raise membership dues? What do you consider the benefits of AoIR membership to be, both tangible and intangible, and are there other benefits that you would try to bring to members? Please elaborate as much as you wish in your answers. Thank you." On May 13, 2011, at 4:32 PM, Alex Halavais wrote:
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,
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