Nominations for 2008

[JasonCJ7]

It is that time of year again for nomination and election of officers for the upcoming year.

This year all offices are open. If you would like to nominate someone post up here. The person must be a paid member of CORE.

[JasonCJ7]

I would ilke to nominate the following people:
Bob Heath - Treasurer
Brody Jacobs - Trustee
Mike "Sarge" Gillen - Trustee
Jeff Smith - El Presidente

[carwash]

I would like to nominate Lisa Belcuore (tjjeepjeep) for Club Secretary.

[94Dodge Truggy]

If you are holding a current position and want to resign or change positions please specify on the website if possible. I would like to be a larger part of the Core offroading club and would be willing to run for a position available. I would like to maintain the family oriented qualities that Core has, add growth to the members of the club, and help out in any way possible be it trail run scheduling, technical advise etc...

[carwash]

I will not be running for Vice President again. Sorry, i obviously don't have the time to do as much as i could be.

I would like to recommend and nominate Scott Pater for Vice President. I think it would be good for scott to have a larger part of the club. He seems to be very active, and is all about keeping the club going the current direction that it is.

I will still continue to be in control of the website and forums, with hopefully Brad Watts continuing to assist me with that.

[94Dodge Truggy]

With all of the work you do on the site and your new business venture I would like you to hold a position. Maybe the club members need to talk about rotating the meetings in locations to help others who have long travel times to the current location.

[carwash]

well, most of the members live up that way. We used to hold it at a more central location, but that was when we had members spread out all over. The multi-location idea is not a good one i don't think. Need to be stable, so that new members and visitors can find us whenever needed.

I would be happy to be a trustee, just to hold a small amount of control in the club, have an officer's vote, etc. But, i just don't think i contribute enough to the running of the club at this time to hold a position as high as VP.

I think yer a great man for the job scott, and i will second my own motion to nominate you. HA!

[94Dodge Truggy]

I would like to have the opportunity to be the vice president of Core. Thanks Carwash for the nomination.

[tjjeepjeep]

I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the club as Secretary. Thanks, Mike, for the nomination.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I would like to 2nd the nomination for tjjepjeep as secretary. (:D hope you can keep records better than you wheel:eek: ) LOL!

[JasonCJ7]

Man ya'll saying I did a bad job as secretary this past year??? J/K

All joking aside I would be up for any officers position if someone wants to nominate me.

[carwash]

no problem at all jason, couldn't have done a better job, in my opinion. Just trying to mix things up a bit.

As acting secretary, I assume you remain in position if you want to be, and are included in the hopper for the vote for your position. If that isn't the case, I will nominate you as well for secretary... how you like that!!!

[jeepmanjeff]

I accept the nomination for President again...Anyone else want it? Don't be afraid :)

[jeepmanjeff]

I would also like to nomiate Scott Armstrong, Jim Smith, as trustees.

[krawlin85toy]

I'll run for president, and suggest that Bob Heath runs for treasurer again since he does such a fine job!:D :p

[94Dodge Truggy]

I accept the nomination for President again...Anyone else want it? Don't be afraid :)
Are you still interested enough in the club and want to be the president? I want to make sure that you are still into it and that you are not feeling like you have no options.

[carwash]

I think he's trying to say you don't do enough work and he wants you out of the club Jeff... damn these noobs... hahahah

you skip one meeting to go to the most exciting football game ever, and you are being stripped of your official position... how's that for gratitude!! hahahaah

just kidding, i know what you mean Scott, you just want to make sure he doesn't feel obligated to hold the position. I think Jeff is an interested in the club as anyone, and makes a great president. but i agree, others should run for it if they are interested. sometimes change can be good.

[94Dodge Truggy]

I have known Jeff for a long time now. (over 15 years/ back in the 250 quad days) He is a great speaker and has been very benificial to the club. I just want to make sure that I know where he stands. ;)

[tjjeepjeep]

Maybe it's just me since I'm fairly new and have just recently become more involved with the club itself. However, I find myself wondering what the responsibilities and/or member expectations are of each of the officer positions. Can someone help me to understand?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Maybe it's just me since I'm fairly new and have just recently become more involved with the club itself. However, I find myself wondering what the responsibilities and/or member expectations are of each of the officer positions. Can someone help me to understand?

This is going to require alot of typing. :o Good question!

[JasonCJ7]

I actually was hoping to be nominated for vp or trustee. I have been a member for 4 or 5 years, and want to keep the club "crawlin". I have beenimpressed with the club, what it stands for, and its outreach efforts.

No hard feeling towards anyone else, I think the club has voice and whoever is elected will do their best to continue the clubs forward progress.

[jeepmanjeff]

I am still very interested in the club and still will do the best job I can if elected again. Just saying that this position should not be "locked"into myself. Every paid member should have the opportunity to run for any position. This is a democracy!

I appreciate all the kind words from you all!

[jeepmanjeff]

Article I
Trustees and Officers

(A) Qualifications; election; term

The corporation shall be governed by a board of seven (7) composed of four (4) officers and 3 Trustees, who shall be voting executive members of the corporation in good standing.

Trustees shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose. At the first election of trustees, one (1) trustee shall be elected for terms of one year, one (1) shall be elected for terms of two years, and one (1) shall be elected for terms of three years. Thereafter, all trustees shall be elected for terms of three years, or until their successors are elected and qualified.

A majority of the votes cast is required for election. On any vote or ballot, if more nominees receive majorities than the number of trustees to be chosen, the required number of nominees with the largest majorities shall be declared elected.


(B) Duties and powers

The board of trustees is responsible for the management and control of the affairs, funds, and property of the corporation. Its powers are commensurate with its duties, subject to the articles of incorporation and code of regulations, The board may adopt bylaws or rules governing operations and activities of the corporation, use of the corporation's facilities by members and others, and other bylaws and rules the board considers necessary or advisable.

The board may appoint, discharge, and fix the compensation and duties of permanent or temporary employees or agents of the corporation.

The board may also appoint standing and special committees and change committee personnel at will, discipline members for misconduct, remove officers for cause, fill vacancies in any office or in its own membership, and otherwise exercise such powers as are conferred by law on boards of trustees of nonprofit corporations, consistent with the articles of incorporation and code of regulations.

(C) Meetings; notice; quorum

The board of trustees and officers shall meet at least monthly on the first Monday of each month. Special meetings of the board may be called by the president, and shall be called by him on written request of any three (3) trustees and/or officers. Meetings shall be held at a convenient time and place as the president or board may direct.

Notice of the date, time, and place of a meeting shall be given as required by RC 1702.31(C), except that oral or telephone notice is sufficient if given personally to the trustee being notified. Except in an emergency, at least two days' notice is required. Notice may be waived as provided in RC 1702.19.

At any meeting of the board of trustees, a quorum shall consist of four (4) trustees and/or officers.

Article II
Officers

(A) Qualifications; election; term

Immediately following at the annual election of trustees and officers, the members shall elect a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The president and vice-president, secretary, and treasurer shall be board members. Officers shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successors are elected and qualified.

(B) Duties

In addition to the duties stated below, each officer shall perform such other duties as may be required by the articles of incorporation or code of regulations, or as may be assigned from time to time by the board, as well as duties customarily incident to his office.

(1) President

The president shall preside at all meetings of the members, board, and executive committee. He shall appoint standing and special committees and is an ex-officio member of all committees.

(2) Vice-president

The vice-president shall perform all of the duties of president in case of the president's absence or disability. If both the president and vice-president are absent or disabled, the board may appoint a president pro tempore. The vice-president is an ex-officio member of all committees.

(3) Secretary

The secretary shall keep an accurate record of all transactions of the corporation, members, board, and executive committee. He shall give all notices required by law, the articles of incorporation, or code of regulations. He shall maintain a current roster of members. He shall keep a minute book, and record in it the minutes of the meetings and other transactions of the members, board, and executive committee. He shall keep documents, correspondence, and other records which it is necessary or advisable to preserve. He shall hold all books, papers, and other property in his custody available for inspection by the board or persons appointed by them, and when he leaves office shall turn the same over to his successor or to the president.

(4) Treasurer

The treasurer shall receive and safely keep all money, notes, securities, choses in action, and similar property belonging to the corporation, and deposit, invest, or disburse the same under the direction of the board or executive committee. Disbursements shall be made upon proper vouchers. He shall keep complete, accurate accounts of all money, property, other assets, liabilities, and financial transactions of the corporation, prepare financial statements, and render an account of the financial position of the corporation at the annual meeting of the members and at such other times as the board may require. He shall hold all books, accounts, statements, vouchers, money, securities, and other property in his custody ready for inspection or audit at any time by the board or persons appointed by them, and when he leaves office shall turn the same over to his successor or to the president.

[94Dodge Truggy]

That should sum all of it up for ya Tjjeepjeep. Thanks Jeepmanjeff!

[sarge]

I would like to make the following nominations :

Jason ( Jason CJ-7 ) - Pres.

Jeff Smith - Vise

Bob (mudstud)- Trustee

What is the status of the trustees ??? who is the one , two and three year trustee ...... hell I'm one and don't even know !!:D

Mike ( Carwash ) - Trustee

[carwash]

Current officers and trustees...

President: Jeff Smith
Vice President: Mike Karwath
Treasurer: Bob Heath
Secretary: Jason Grossnickle
Trustee #1: Brad Watts
Trustee #2: Mike Gillen
Trustee #3: Brody Jacobs

[sarge]

right ! but , Are all the trustee positions up this year ?

[carwash]

yes, i believe we are electing all three positions this year.

[JasonCJ7]

That is correct Mike all 3 trusteee positions are up for re-election this year.

On a side note to make Jeff happy, I will accept the nominatio for president. Thanks Sarge.

[Mudstud]

I accept the nomination for Treasurer From George.
I accept the nomination for trustee From Sarge.
I nominate Sarge for Trustee.
I have read all the posts for the positions.Finding it a little hard to keep track of who was nominated for what, i think we need a page just for the list of nominations. Ideas???

[tjjeepjeep]

I have read all the posts for the positions.Finding it a little hard to keep track of who was nominated for what, i think we need a page just for the list of nominations. Ideas???

I had the same thought (and had some time today while hubby puts an alternator on the stang). Nominations are only if they were specifically nominated. The Trustee ones I wasn't sure if there were specific nominations for 1 yr versus 2 yr. So I just 'lumped' all Trustee nominations into a bucket to keep track of until someone helps me to clarify. Let me know if I missed something or am confused on 'rules'.

President: Current - Jeff Smith
Nominations:
Jeff Smith - has accepted
George/krawlin85toy - has accepted
Jason Grossnickle - has accepted

VP: Current - Mike Karwath (stepping down as VP)
Nominations:
Scott Pater - has accepted

Treasurer: Current - Bob Heath
Nominations:
Bob Heath (two) - has accepted

Secretary: Current - Jason Grossnickle
Nominations:
Lisa Belcuore (two) - has accepted

Trustee
Trustee 1: Current - Brad Watts
Trustee 2: Current - Mike Gillen (Sarge)
Trustee 3: Current - Brody Jacobs
Nominations are as follows:
Scott Armstrong
Jim Smith - has accepted
Mike Karwath - has accepted
Mike Gillen (Sarge) - has accepted
Brody Jacobs - has accepted

[carwash]

Um... can a person run for two positions...?

Wouldn't it make sense for that person to choose which one they want to run for?

[fabricator]

Edit:

had a brain fart, the reason we can't hold more than
one position in the non-profit organization that i am involved with
is; Our by-laws won't allow it
I am not sure what you guys got here though
Do you guys have any Bi-Laws

[sarge]

I'll accept the nomination for Trustee :D

[carwash]

Yes, we have by-laws... they are in my truck, been riding around there for months, since Geoff Pattison mailed them to me.

Whether the bylaws say it or not, it would be retarded for one person to hold more than one position.

[Stang849]

If each officer/trustee has a vote in club matters, it moves beyond retarded, to flat out stupid. Since he/she would be entitled to two votes, while holding two positions, he/she would have a stong influence that could be detrimental to the club.

[94Dodge Truggy]

If each officer/trustee has a vote in club matters, it moves beyond retarded, to flat out stupid. Since he/she would be entitled to two votes, while holding two positions, he/she would have a stong influence that could be detrimental to the club.

Agreed.;)

[carwash]

so... what happens in the case of a current officer running for a different office... I assume it would mean they would have to step down from one office to run for the other... ?

this could all get very confusing...

[Mudstud]

Well, if this is about my position, i withdraw from the trustee and will stay with treasurer.

[icemanjes]

I accept

[carwash]

wasnt about an position or person in particular... just asking that question in general.

[jeepmanjeff]

Trustess are up for grbs this year all positions!

[jeepmanjeff]

If person wants to run for more than one office they can do so. That person would then get the higher of the positions if elected for both and then the second less positon would go to the next highest vote getter.

Positons from top to bottom

Pres
VP
Treasurer
Secratary
3 year trustee
2 year trustee
1 year trustee

Example

I can run for Pres and VP. If I I got enough votes for Pres and won the VP vote also then I would assume the Pres. and the next highest vote for VP would get that postion.

By the way I would like to run for all positions except treasurer. HA!

[carwash]

that makes no sense at all to me... to be able to run for two positions... but you are the pres.

[jeepmanjeff]

Sounds logical to me...anyone else have any thoughts???

[carwash]

I'm gonna have to push back on this...

I don't think that a person should be able to run for more than one position. The member should dedicate themselves to running for a specific position, and that position only. I cannot think of any organization that has elected positions that work in the manner that is being suggested. That would be like the president of the U.S. running for re-election to the presidency as well as running for governer of their state at the same time. That way they can be governor in case the presidency falls through? No way, that would just say to me that they are just looking for a political job, and aren't really dedicated to being president, etc.

It can't work that way. If that was the case, then everyone should run for every position. On top of this, why would someone want to run for two positions? By running for a position, you are saying "i want to help the club by doing 'this' job" whether it be president, treasurer, etc. If you run for multiple positions, it lowers my confidence in your ability in any or all of the positions.

If i say "I want to be president, but if i don't get that, I'd like to be the treasurer, and if that falls thru, then i would like to be a trustee." Sounds a bit wishy washy, and almost like we are making a mockery of our official positions.

In my opinion, dedicate yourself to one position and run for it. Make it the position you want most, or if you have a fear of losing your current office, maybe the position you think you have the best chance of getting elected to.

But, I don't make the rules, and in theory, no one officer makes rules like this... perhaps it is something that should go to an officer vote. Anybody agree?

[Stang849]

Not that my opinion counts for much, but I agree with Carwash

[fabricator]

I wouldn't think that C.O.R.E.
would want more than one person run for
more than one position at any time.

and if one wanted another position.
I would think that that person would need to step down
their current position so you can have the elections
for both positions at the same time
If this isn't allready in your bi-laws
you guys should address this at a
meeting, and revise your bi-laws
or make it a policy
Good luck with your desicion.

by the way, it takes 3 meetings for us to revise our
bi-laws, thus the reason that we do policies....

[JasonCJ7]

I agree with you Carwash. On a side note I am putting a deadline on the nominations of Weds. Sept. 26th. This way I can create a form for people to print out and make their selections to bring to the meeting. I need input though from the group, should we make a thread for people to cast their votes or say you only have a vote if you attend the meeting.... thoughts?!?

thanks,
jason

[tjjeepjeep]

I agree with Carwash as well. In theory an individual opted to run for an office based on their (and/or others) belief that they would benefit the club by holding that office. Otherwise, it appears to be a bid for a title instead of the opportunity to hold an office. It dilutes the strength of the officers and potentially the club itself.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Carwash has a strong case. Only one position should be applied for by an individual.

[carwash]

I agree with you Carwash. On a side note I am putting a deadline on the nominations of Weds. Sept. 26th. This way I can create a form for people to print out and make their selections to bring to the meeting. I need input though from the group, should we make a thread for people to cast their votes or say you only have a vote if you attend the meeting.... thoughts?!?

thanks,
jason
No, no thread for casting votes, as it should be an anonymous thing. What i would do is make a new thread with all of the final nominations, and let people that cannot attend the meeting submit their votes to you via PM. Then you can fill out the ballots and turn them in at the meeting. Perhaps the online voter should submit their votes to more than one person as well, just to keep it all in check.

It would be best if everyone was at the meeting of course, but some can't be, and that shouldn't keep them from getting to vote.

thoughts?

[94Dodge Truggy]

Looks like an excellent plan to me Carwash.

[Stang849]

Is there anyway to post a poll for each position, but limit it to members only voting? I've never created a poll on a forum so I dont know all the rules of setup?

I agree there should not be a thread for people to vote in, due to people being able to see who voted for them. But I question the PM'ing of votes too. Who ever is getting the PM's will know who voted for who. One way around it, is to close off nominations earlier than noted in previous posts. Create a form for all the candidates, and have anyone that wants to vote, mail in thier vote before the October meeting, if they can't attend the meeting.

[carwash]

Hmmmm... the poll thing won't work, it wont be anonymous either... poll votes are tracked and listed. I don't think people will take the time to print and mail a ballot either.

If it is only one or two officers collecting these absentee ballots over PM, i don't see it as a big issue... perhaps it should be a couple people that are not running for an office, and can be discreet and secret about it.

I'm just looking for a way to get as many votes in as possible.

[jeepmanjeff]

OK,OK,OK

Dually notes and I tend to agree also...I beleive we did it the way I said above in the past when there were not enough people that wanted the positions...I think. Heck I don't know.

Actually after posting it I did have second thoughts. uit was already posted and you know how people get when you delete things around here.:(

Any how run for one position only


if we do not have a person to run for a position then what do we do in the future? Suggestions???

[jeepmanjeff]

So I am running officailly for Re-Election.:):):):):):):)

[jeepmanjeff]

I say we do it PM to the Secretary and the treasurer they both are very dependable to attending meetings. They in turn can print the PM out and it would be an official vote. Then everyone could vote VIA the internet and there would be no questions asked. The ballots would be identical and duplicated to be official. If no internet access then you need to attend the next meeting.

[94Dodge Truggy]

OK,OK,OK

Dually notes and I tend to agree also...I beleive we did it the way I said above in the past when there were not enough people that wanted the positions...I think. Heck I don't know.

Actually after posting it I did have second thoughts. uit was already posted and you know how people get when you delete things around here.:(

Any how run for one position only


if we do not have a person to run for a position then what do we do in the future? Suggestions???
Eliminate the position for the time being or allow for the previous office holder to keep their position for another term.

[carwash]

can't eliminate a position, not an option. take a volunteer or something.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Can't eliminate a trustee?

[carwash]

nope... are you trying to say that the trustees are not important? imma tell sarge you said that.

[94Dodge Truggy]

Oh no, I would never say somethin like that :D . I think maybe we should have 4 of em instead of three.;)

[fabricator]

So you are saying that three can't do the job, that they need four
to make it happen? Wow.
thats cold.....

[carwash]

what he told me was that if Sarge wasn't a trustee, it would only take one. His non-productivity is what brings the level down so low that they need 2 more to do the job...

that's just cold to say those things, and i hope truggy gets whats coming to him.

[tjjeepjeep]

hold on, I need popcorn...

[JET455]

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[JET455]

Also like most clubs do to keep things fresh you should limit the terms to 2 years consecutive max and not allow them to run till the next voting year..


CORE = same old same never seems to change I think the inbreeding is getting out of hand.....................






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[94Dodge Truggy]

Oh man, this is turning bad! I am thinking that I may stay out of Trenton for awhile till things blow over. Trying to see where this all started:rolleyes:

[DinkDavis]

well I think u guys have a great club keep up the good work

[Mudstud]

****!!! Somehow i think i started this whole thing. WOW!!!!!!:eek:

[Mudstud]

Im going to resign and move to Cuba!:rolleyes:

[Mudstud]

And take the CORE funds with me.:p

[94Dodge Truggy]

Will the core funds even cover the fuel it will require to get there?

[sarge]

Dang !!! a fella goes wheeling for one day and gets slammed :D bring it on Biatchs !!!!

I guess I'm just going to have to tear my rig all apart and wheel the web from now on :p

[Mudstud]

If I swim from Key West, i may have just enough money to make it!

[carwash]

Looking back at nominations... i realize that Brad Watts, an encumbent Trustee was not re-nominated, but also did not step down from his position.

Either way, I would like to nominate Brad Watts for a trustee position. I think he is very supportive of the club, and is a great assett in an officer position.

[JasonCJ7]

Duelly noted I will add him to the election sheet.

[JasonCJ7]

Nomination are officially closed!!!