Those kind words aren't just lip service for the current standing board! All of you guys have put your heart and soul into this organization and the effort is not only paying off in members, but in recognition and results as well. I consider my membership in WISPA the most important of any memberships and consider it a privilege to be here. I still hold the thought that we will one day be a huge influential organization in D.C. as well as other trade organizations.
Now as far as my seeking a seat on the board - I don't know about that! It would be a great privilege and honor, but that's something that would take a lot of thought as it would take a lot of commitment. I am not scared of a commitment to WISPA (I have done that already) - just thoughts of not being able to "tow the line" as all of you have towed the line thus far. I appreciate the recognition of the work "we" accomplished in Mississippi and Louisiana after hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, but that was a group effort by many men and organizations. I am proud to have been a part of it and proud to have lived through it both mentally and financially. :-) I can attest that I met some of the greatest people in my life during those times. I am also glad it's a "done deal" now. WISPA was a saving grace in that ordeal and once again - - it's nice to be a part of something where humanity, humility and genuine concern is not measured in U.S. dollars! Thanks again to all of WISPA who contributed money, food. Wireless gear, money and most of all - - THEIR TIME AND LABOR IN THE HEAT, HUMIDITY AND MOSQUITTOS! Sincerely, Mac Dearman -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:10 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISPA Board Thank you for the kind words, Mac. I will certainly run as long as the group wants me to be part of the board of WISPA. I do want all of you to know though that I think any good organization should have people move through the ranks. Anyone who is part of WISPA, has some leadership skills and wants to see things improve for the industry should try to serve on the board at some point. It is a valuable experience. We need fresh ideas and new blood infused over time to keep this a going concern. I think it makes us all better followers if we have to be leaders at some point. I see so many people who take a leadership role in local government, a town club, a church or charity and they take it on the chin from people who have never had to lead. If we all take a shot at leading WISPA over time the work product of the entire group will improve because we will all know what it is like to try to run this effort. In effect, we will all become better followers if we have been leaders at least once. We will also all know more about the structure, management and operation of the organization. I feel this diversity is very important for the organization to remain vital and sustainable into the future. I have told Mac before that I wanted to see him serve on the board of WISPA. I want to publicly request that Mac Dearman run for the board. For those of you who do not know it, Mac led the efforts after Katrina which led to some of the best work WISPA has ever done. We helped many people in shelters, churches, etc. Mac did a god job of leading that effort. I have little doubt that he would make a good director for WISPA in our next board. Mac, please go over to http://nominations.wispa.org and fill out the form. John Scrivner President WISPA Mac Dearman wrote: >Scriv, > > How much of the current board is willing to take another turn in the >barrel? I personally feel like you and the others have done an outstanding >job and I feel inclined to nominate every one of you here now. > >Y'ALL HAVE MY UTMOST RESPECT! > >Mac Dearman > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of John Scrivner >Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:01 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: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
