[NCUC-DISCUSS] NCUC Election 2013

[Brenden Kuerbis]

On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> You make an interesting point, Brenden. I think it is worth discussing.
> Personally, I have found that endorsements and +1s are more the result of
> individual insights into a candidate’s ability to perform the duties for
> which he/she is nominated for, and not because of the candidate statement.
> Perhaps future elections could have a different scheduling with time
> between when nominations end and statements are provided for endorsements
> and such in order to avoid discouraging potential candidates.
>
> However, for this election, voting starts on the next day following the
> deadline to submit candidate statements leaving no time for endorsements
> and +1s.
>


I don't want to dissuade endorsements, I agree they can be helpful.
Couldn't endorsements be made anytime during the period candidates submit
statements?  At least that way they would not potentially interfere with an
open nomination process.

-- Brenden


>
> Still…, a good suggestion IMHO. Thanks for pointing it out.
>
> Amr
>
> On Nov 8, 2013, at 9:11 PM, Brenden Kuerbis <
> bkuerbis at internetgovernance.org> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> While its great to see such enthusiasm around election time, I personally
> think we should withhold our endorsements and "+1s" until the full slate of
> candidates is determined and their statements submitted for our review.  We
> don't want to inadvertently discourage anyone who may have been thinking of
> running, etc.
>
> Just my .02,
>
> -- Brenden
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Brenden Kuerbis
> Internet Governance Project
> http://internetgovernance.org
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Maria Strati <mastrati at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>   Hello All,
>>
>> I would like to endorse the nomination of Edward Morris for the executive
>> committee.
>> Edward is a very motivated individual who has a lot to offer.
>>
>> Good luck Edward.
>>
>> Maria Strati
>> Website: http://mariepaz.com
>> Skype name: maria_strati
>> Twitter:@marie_strati
>> Linkedin Profile: http://cy.linkedin.com/pub/maria-strati/29/a06/732
>>
>>  *From:* tiburonsgoldwing at aol.com
>> *Sent:* Friday, November 08, 2013 14:42
>> *To:* aelsadr at egyptig.org ; ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org
>>  *Subject:* Re: [NCUC-DISCUSS] NCUC Election 2013
>>
>>  Hello All:
>>
>> I too wish to endorse the nomination of Edward Morris for the executive
>> committee.
>> Like Ari, I am involved in NCUC because of Ed's efforts to reach out to
>> concerned
>> individuals regarding important internet issues.  I've learned a lot from
>> him.  Ed will
>> unflaggingly continue to represent the best interests of NCUC with his
>> knowledge and
>> broad perspective.
>>
>> Many thanks, Ed!
>>
>> *Patrick Lenihan*
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> From: Amr Elsadr <aelsadr at egyptig.org>
>> To: ncuc-discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>
>> Sent: Fri, Nov 8, 2013 2:10 pm
>> Subject: Re: [NCUC-DISCUSS] NCUC Election 2013
>>
>>  Hi,
>>
>> I also strongly endorse this nomination. I, for one, very much would like
>> to see Ed continue for a second term should he accept the nomination for
>> his reelection. He’s been involved in some very substantive work concerning
>> the NCUC bylaws, which I believe is important for NCUC, and NCUI would like
>> him to have the opportunity to see it through.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Amr
>>
>>  On Nov 8, 2013, at 1:50 PM, Maria Farrell <maria.farrell at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  +1
>>
>>
>> On 8 November 2013 12:42, Ari Saarenmaa <avtsaa at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> I second Leena's nomination of Edward Morris to the executive committee.
>>> Without Edward I for one wouldn't have joined NCUC.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Ari Saarenmaa
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: ncuc-discuss-bounces at lists.ncuc.org
>>> [mailto:ncuc-discuss-bounces at lists.ncuc.org] On Behalf Of Leena
>>> Romppainen
>>> Sent: 8. marraskuuta 2013 9:10
>>> To: ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org
>>> Subject: Re: [NCUC-DISCUSS] NCUC Election 2013
>>>
>>> Greetings, everyone
>>>
>>> I would like to nominate Edward Morris to the executive committee as
>>> North American representative.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Leena
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