Election

[PeteBooth]

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Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

So, my association is holding an election this week for 2 of the seats on the board (2 yr. term).

For those of you who are in associations where the membership votes on the leadership of the association, what do you look for in the candidates?

Best umpire?

One who would focus on economic issues, such as increased game fees, a gas/mileage surcharge, efficient and cost-effective administration of the association budget, group insurance for the membership, etc. ?

One who would be focused on quality training, merit-based umpire advancement, evaluations, quality of clients, etc. ?

Or something else entirely?

Just curious.

JM

In today's times I think the most important aspect is a "go getter" type person who is looking to improove the economic conditions (within reason) of the association especially if your association has not had a pay increase in quite some time.

The second aspect is a person who will make it mandatory for it's members to attend the free clinics that the association provides. Again as with many things on this site areas vary but from my experience the associations that make it mandatory for it's members to attend clinicis put on a better product.

Also, by free I mean it's part of your dues but no extra out of pocket expenses incurred by the individual member.

However, we also need to look at reality

1. Who has the time to be on BOD? If you are going to do it well as Mike B said requires many man hours on your part

2. As a BOD member you can be sued. I know the association as a whole can be sued but it's the members on the BOD who will actually be served. Do you want that headache should the situation present itself.

Therefore, depending upon the situation just like voting for President of the US you are left with the "lessor of 2 evils" who actually want to be on the BOD.

Pete Booth