Bill:

I am disappointed at the low turnout as well.  I know that one challenge I
find every year is getting a handle on the candidates.  Occasionally I know
someone, but all I have to go on is the online text description.  I would go
to the conference presentations, but as you know, they are scheduled
opposite a number of other events.

So I think ARMA needs to come up with better ways to know the candidates.
Tape the conference presentations and put them on-line?  A webinar where the
candidates present their experience and positions followed by Q&A?

Also: Is the internet the only way to vote? Is this a barrier?

Considering the current situation, if we got up to 20% next year we'd be
showing great progress.

Bernard Chester, CDIA+, EDP, erm-p, ICP, AIIM MIT
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ARMA Members-Voters
 
 
Please pardon me for getting on the election issue again. Certainly we  can
and should do better than 16%. The excuses to date have been very week and I
would like to hear some input on suggestions for increasing member
participation. We are at a critical stage in the competitive recognition and
position opportunities for our members. We depend upon our leadership (Board
Members) to represent and advance our profession. We should place close
attention to their positions and vote to show our professional involvement
and  support of stated objectives. I tried to provide a more open approach
this past  year in accordance with the existing AL (Administrative Letter).
These were  rejected and blocked by the EMC resulting in candidates refusing
to participate.  That's a weakness in itself. Other suggestions have
included: (1) Inclusion of  voting turnout as a criteria for chapter award.
(2) Free conference registration from voter drawing. (3) Award to chapter
managers/coordinators for voting response. (4) Voting results that show
chapters and region votes. (4)  Campaigning guidelines. The EMC screens and
approves all candidates. Every  candidate is considered qualified to serve
based upon the EMC slate  approval. 
Other suggestions????? 
Bill Benedon

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