Yes, they do still need to fill out an application, but there is no reason we can't accept nominations. It is up to the nominating party, to contact the nominee and have them fill out the application.
Rick Harnish President OnlyInternet Broadband & Wireless, Inc. 260-827-2482 Founding Member of WISPA -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISPA Board Application Announcement People will need to fill out their own application in my opinion. If you feel someone should run then feel free to tell us so here. Thanks, Scriv Peter R. wrote: > Can we nominate people who need a nudge? :) > > Now's the time for those that feel that their views of the Industry > are undermet to stand up and be counted. > > - Peter > > > Rick Harnish wrote: > >> The WISPA Board Election schedule has been set. All interested >> members need >> to go to http://nominations.wispa.org/ and fill out the application >> for the >> ballot. We encourage and expect to get a very good response to this >> year's >> call for directors. We have grown substantially in the last six >> months and >> WISPA is maturing into the lead association for the WISP community. >> Applications are due in 2 weeks, so don't procrastinate. Further >> information about the election process and the responsibilities of >> the board >> can be found in the bylaws at http://www.wispa.org/?page_id=4 >> >> >> >> >> >> THE NOMINATION & ELECTION PROCESS >> Here are the important dates for those of you following the election, >> running for a board position and who will be taking part in the election >> process. >> >> May 1st, 2007 - Applications due. >> >> May 14, 2007 - Qualified nominees compiled and submitted to the standing >> Board of Directors. Nominee information made available via the WISPA Web >> site for member review. >> >> June 15, 2007 - Election of new Board members. >> >> All members are eligible to run for a board position. Only Principal and >> Vendor members may vote for board positions. Only one vote per >> company is >> allowed. Instructions and credentials for voting will be sent to each >> member >> company via email prior to election. If you are a member company and >> do not >> receive instructions for voting or credentials it is your >> responsibility to >> request such information by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] or calling >> 618-244-6868 >> and requesting help getting your instructions and credentials for >> voting. >> >> >> >> UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE BOARD >> >> The role of the board is to set policies that will ensure that it >> fulfills >> its legal and professional responsibilities to members. The board >> sets the >> strategic direction and leadership tone for the organization. >> >> The WISPA Board of Directors is comprised of seven (7). Each director >> shall >> serve for a term of one (1) year and until his or her successor is >> elected >> and qualified, or until such director's earlier death, resignation, >> incapacity to serve, or removal. >> All paid WISPA members are eligible for board positions, however the >> majority of the board will be WISPA Principal Members. >> Sincerely, >> >> Rick Harnish >> >> Secretary >> >> WISPA >> >> 260-827-2482 >> >> Founding Member of WISPA >> >> > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
