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> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:20:44 -0700<BR>> From: dmolnar@eecs.berkeley.edu<BR>> To: board@lists.noisebridge.net<BR>> Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-board] secretary transition plans<BR>> <BR>> Rachel McConnell wrote:<BR>> > Speaking of the board member election, I've been kind of blocked on how<BR>> > we should decide between Shannon or Miloh, who are both excellent<BR>> > candidates. I don't really want to have a vote... one possibility is to<BR>> > offer the director post to one and the secretary post to the other, if<BR>> > nobody has yet talked to Seth. Another possibility is to simply have<BR>> > two new directors, as we're allowed to have up to 11. We don't really<BR>> > need them but whatever.<BR>> ><BR>> > I kinda tend towards asking the membership to confirm them both as<BR>> > directors, and dealing with the secretary issue separately. Anyone have<BR>> > any objections to this?<BR>> > <BR>> I agree with this. The qualifications for secretary are different than<BR>> for being a board member, and we really want someone who we know will do<BR>> a great job at handling boring paperwork. Whether they are a board<BR>> member or not is secondary.<BR>> <BR>> I'd love to have both Shannon and Miloh on the board. The only concern I<BR>> have is that will leave us with an even number of directors, so we'd<BR>> have a problem in case of anything that came to a tied vote. Maybe<BR>> that's not a problem worth worrying about.<BR>> <BR>> David Molnar<BR>> > <BR>> >> It's not an easy job and whoever takes it on must do so with a solid<BR>> >> dedication. David has done it with grace and diligence, I propose we<BR>> >> also thank him in some way for his totally awesome contribution...<BR>> >> <BR>> ><BR>> > Absolutely! David you're fantastic and we will miss you personally as<BR>> > well as in your official capacity.<BR>> ><BR>> > Rachel<BR><BR>
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I'm fine with having an even number on the board. Especially with the people we currently have, plus Shannon and Miloh.<BR>
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Alternatively, we could ask the two of them if what they'd like to do. I could be the one to ask.<BR>
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Lemme know what you all think.<BR>
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Mitch.<BR>
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