Candidates for the PDGA Board of Directors and PDGA State Coordinator positions are reminded that the deadline for submission of your candidacy, 2-3 paragraph platform statement and brief synopsis of your professional and disc golf resume is tonight (May 15, 2007) at midnight.

Sumbissions should be sent to [email protected] .

Additional information on the upcoming elections can be found here:
http://pdga.com/documents/2007/07Elections.pdf

Regards,
Brian Graham
PDGA Executive Director

The May 15th deadline has passed.
Who are the candidates for the four positions?
Sure would appreciate some information regarding the upcoming election.

many thanks for your assistance.

steve timm

The election documents were prepared and forwarded to the online election service on Friday, May 18th, so that they could begin preparing the online ballots. We will be posting the candidates statements in PDF format tomorrow here at PDGA.com.

The good news is that we have 9 candidates running for the four Board of Director spots. The candidates listed in alphabetical order are:

Todd Andrews #13590
John Birkrem #13399
Roger Brickell #20915
Ron Convers, Jr. #9648
Robert W. Decker #17745
Michael Kernan #14304
Peter Shive #7240
Steve Timm #29408
Michael Wildner #12132

Regards,
Brian Graham
PDGA Executive Director

I believe we are losing Theo Pozzy and Jon Lyksett.

This is going to be a pivotal couple of years coming up.

...and losing Pete May. Maybe that's one of the reasons Peter Shive is running?

...and losing Pete May. Maybe that's one of the reasons Peter Shive is running?


Crap, I missed that part. I saw Peter Shive and read "Pete May" and thought Mr. May was running.

Ouch, that is one heck of a lot of experience all leaving at once.

I think with the growth of the organization and the need for at least some continuity, the Board should consider expanding to 9 members elected for three years with three being elected each year. I'm not sure it's good org policy to have more than half of the Board replaced at any one time including the Commissioner.

or make it a three year position with the first two years active then one year of support to the new board.

ttrue.

I think with the growth of the organization and the need for at least some continuity, the Board should consider expanding to 9 members elected for three years with three being elected each year. I'm not sure it's good org policy to have more than half of the Board replaced at any one time including the Commissioner.

The org is run by the ED and his staff. The entire board could quit and the org would function just fine.

As running the org gets more complex, it's a drag on the org resources for the Staff to "train" and bring up to speed new Board members on how things work so the Board can understand and oversee the PDGA operations better. While the work is mostly done by staff and volunteers, the Board needs to understand how everything works to make good decisions and propose improvements.

The org is run by the ED and his staff. The entire board could quit and the org would function just fine.



Sure but if you get the wrong people on the board, they can cause quite a bit of chaos. There is at least one name listed above that would just downright scare me to have on the board.

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There is at least one name listed above that would just downright scare me to have on the board.



Word.

shive is harmless :D

There is at least one name listed above that would just downright scare me to have on the board.



Don't worry, I'm sure some conspiracy will keep him off the BoD. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

So Pozzy, May, Lyksett, (all three mentioned above) aren't running.

And from a logic standpoint, Decker's term is expiring as well, right?

So we'll be voting for four BoD candidates?

Did anyone catch the following typo in one of the candidates statements?


...serves the busy professional with custom s hits, shirts, exotic belts and...



:eek: :p

I missed the statements. Where are they?

Never Mind. found them in the PDGA Announcements forum.

Did anyone catch the following typo in one of the candidates statements?


...serves the busy professional with custom s hits, shirts, exotic belts and...



:eek: :p



Yeah, I laughed. And then wondered what he meant. If it was just a typo, then he tried to type "shirts" twice...

I think Under par Mikey actually has some really good ideas and really good points.

If only he hadn't have [censored] so many people off on here, he might have had a chance of winning a spot.

I will be voting for :

Todd Andrews
Ron Convers Jr.
Peter Shive

And one other....

Glad to see someone actually reads the information.

Must get a new press secretary.
Custom Suits and Shirts

Oh well, at least you know I am the SUIT guy now.

thanks

steve timm

Thanks to those that are running and thanks to Brian for making their statements available. I love having so many choices, and I consider it my responsibility to make informed votes. However, I still feel like I'm making a decision without the proper information, but all in all, this process is moving forward in a healthier way.

The org is run by the ED and his staff. The entire board could quit and the org would function just fine.


Oh yeah, we're getting a new ED and Memberships Manager this year too. Good luck to all who volunteer to serve on the board. This is looking to be a critical transitional year and it will take some dedication to get through. I want to thank all of those who end up being elected for taking on the task and be willing to serve.

...serves the busy professional with custom s hits, shirts, exotic belts and...



Well, I much prefer custom [censored] to the standard run of the mill off the shelf [censored]. :)

...and losing Pete May. Maybe that's one of the reasons Peter Shive is running?


Crap, I missed that part. I saw Peter Shive and read "Pete May" and thought Mr. May was running.

Ouch, that is one heck of a lot of experience all leaving at once.



Peter Shives past posts indicate his agenda is protecting and enhancing the senior divisions.

Although I am still reading their statements, I am going to jump in with an early endorsement for Todd Andrews. He may not want it but here goes...

As a past Chairperson for the Disciplinary Committee I worked with Todd Andrews. Those cases handled by Todd were well documented and well organized. He showed an ability to add to the discussion. Furthermore he added to the process by proposing a better way to handle interviews to make sure the information garnered was accurate. Detailed work and accuracy are necessary components in a well run organization.

Wild Wildner,

What special interests are you referring to in your statement? Is it your feeling that past Board Members have given preferences to special interests over the rank and file of the organization? If so please give some examples.

When you say that you have talked with several members who were upset by recent decisions do you feel that is endemic or just a few complainers? If you do feel it is endemic tell us why.

You also stated that the PDGA needs to encourage renewal, do you feel that in the past they (either the Board or the staff) have not? Also, do you think our renewal rates are subpar or out of pace with other similar organizations?

What is one innovative way you would like to utilize to gain corporate sponsorship and one innovative way you would like to gain media coverage of PDGA events?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

I think Under par Mikey actually has some really good ideas and really good points.

If only he hadn't have [censored] so many people off on here, he might have had a chance of winning a spot.



I agree. His valid views and concerns and drowned out by his inability to communicate.

I think Under par Mikey actually has some really good ideas and really good points.

If only he hadn't have [censored] so many people off on here, he might have had a chance of winning a spot.



I agree. His valid views and concerns and drowned out by his inability to communicate.



I'll go you one better, so far only two candidates actually state concrete goals (i,e more than just a general philosophy). Those are Mike and Peter. Despite Mike's overt style (said tounge in cheek) I may vote for him. I think a Board with Mike and Pat on it would be entertaining.

why is that, lyle?

Because you are both dynamic outspoken individuals who care passionately about the sport and your vision of it. No matter what position either of you takes, it will make for entertaining meetings, IMO.

then i guess we should add "provide entertainment value" to the list of expectations of BoD members :(

My idea of entertainment is far different from other people's. For example, I find C-span entertaining. I don't view this as an expectation, rather as an unsolicited bonus.

Lyle, you need cable. :)

Lyle, you need cable.



I'm thinking if Lyle is watching C-SPAN he already has cable. :p ;)

Lyle, you need cable. :)



O.K., Tony caught me out. I don't have cable, but I have watched C-spam (yes I spelled that correctly) and do enjoy watching the political debates on the floor (I usually get my fix via KPFT but now KUHF is starting to play these on the digital channels).

On the other hand, Cable is becoming increasingly attractive because if you want real news, aka Jon Stewart and Stephen (Steven?) Colbert, you have to go to Comedy Central. Who'da thunk it.

BTW - Tony, when was the last time you watched T.V.... Dad. :D

BTW - Tony, when was the last time you watched T.V.... Dad. :D



Noggin counts, right? :D

BTW - Tony, when was the last time you watched T.V.... Dad. :D



Noggin counts, right? :D



When you're sleep deprived anything/everything counts. :D

if you want real news, aka Jon Stewart and Stephen (Steven?) Colbert, you have to go to Comedy Central.

I don't watch TV, but I subscribe to both of those shows via iTunes and download them to my laptop. I presume you've seen the studies that have shown that the folks who get their news from those shows know more about current events than those who watch the "real" news shows?

Yes! Pretty sad commentary on the public and news.

BTW - is there any source other than iTunes? I'd like to watch and am a cheap bass. Take a look at Moyers' Journal, runs on Friday nights and is viewable at pbs.org. The man is incredible. He did a great interview with Stewart last week.