Popular election for moderator

[Tim Vasquez]

Also just to let you all know that this term of elected members will extend to June 30, so that we don't have our next election in the middle of chase season and so that terms fit within the calendar year. There will be new elections at that time for 3 elected moderators.

Likewise, the incumbent moderators terms expire March 31 and new six month terms start from April 1 onward. These will be appointed positions. We don't know who the new people will be or if current incumbents will be re-appointed. It all depends on the needs of the board.

So basically our appointments and elections will run something like this. I've used the "senators" and "representatives" terminology loosely, but really it's more descriptive of a British parliamentary system. I consider the "representatives" to represent the views of the users and the "senators" to consist of those I appoint who I know personally or have experience working alongside (sort of how we've done it in the past). The idea is it provides the best kind of governance for the site.

Tim

 

[Steve Miller]

It wouldn't be stormtrack if it weren't overly complicated!

I like the choices for mod and hope the appointments will mark a turning point for this forum.

 

[Skip Talbot]

Thanks for voting all,

Like Jeff said, I'd like to stay close and maintain an open door policy. Please don't hesitate to PM me or voice your concerns.

 

[Adam Lucio]

Congrats to all. I have zero desire to be a moderator in this place so I give respect to all those who choose to do so.

 

[Bob Hartig]

Once again, I'm very pleased with the choices--really like the potential I see here. Congratulations, Skip and Tony!

 

[Paul Austin]

Congrats, Skip and Tony! I hope the others offer themselves for future elections. This was an excellent group of candidates.

 

[Lanny Dean]

Glad to see Skip and Tony on the list as well. I certainly hope that they can make a difference in the direction this forum should go.

Lan

 

[Wes Carter]

Congratulations guys!

 

[Mark Blue]

Tony, Jeff, and Skip,

I wanted to say congratulations and recognize the fact that you guys won the election fair and square. I must have been bringing up the rear to not make it in the top 3, but such is the way the cookie crumbles and the bee bumbles. Best of luck to each of you in the future!

Thanks,
Mark Blue

 

[Shane Adams]

I must have been bringing up the rear to not make it in the top 3

Actually, I'm guessing that was me. Says a lot about a person's popularity (or not) when they've been a charter member, major contributor, and long-time chaser. FWIW Mark, I voted for you.

 

[Bryan Stokes]

Congratulations guys!

And thank you Tim -- you really listen to ideas and do a great job with implementation.

Bryan

 

[david diehl]

Congrads guys, I know you will do Storm Track proud.

 

[MatthewCarman]

Tony, Jeff, and Skip,

I wanted to say congratulations and recognize the fact that you guys won the election fair and square. I must have been bringing up the rear to not make it in the top 3, but such is the way the cookie crumbles and the bee bumbles. Best of luck to each of you in the future!

Thanks,
Mark Blue

I actually wanted to vote for you when I found out you were a christian but I already voted for Tony just because he has been a good mod in the past. Congratulations Tony and Skip on becoming moderaters.

 

[Martin Kucera]

Really glad that Jeff is on as a mod again !