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Talk:2017 Board Elections (view source)
Revision as of 18:32, 16 January 2017
, 18:32, 16 January 2017→Will McShane
== Nominations ==
== Discussion from candidates ==
What follows is a record of statements made by each candidate, either by email or via other mediums, and then copied here.
=== President ===
=== President ===
=== Treasurer ===
=== Treasurer ===
==== Brian Chojnowski ====
I hope to fulfill the Treasurer role not only by performing the regulatory required Treasurer duties, but also by trying to lay more groundwork to insure that PS1 will continue to provide our particular sort of service to our our local community, well into the future.
I hope to fulfill the Treasurer role not only by performing the regulatory required Treasurer duties, but also by trying to lay more groundwork to insure that PS1 will continue to provide our particular sort of service to our our local community, well into the future.
=== Chief Technical Officer ===
=== Chief Technical Officer ===
Jonathan Bisson - Accepted
==== Jonathan Bisson ====
Just to make a quick plan of what I would do as a CTO:
Just to make a quick plan of what I would do as a CTO:
=== Director of Public Relations ===
=== Director of Public Relations ===
Deanna Williams
==== Patrick Callahan ====
I have been a member since 2010. I have served previously as secretary and vice president. I tour the country as an advocate and spokesperson for hackerspaces with the Power Racing Series showcasing the potential of groups like ours. I am also a charter member of the Nation of Makers, which is an independent, non-profit group that promotes the growth and diversity of the maker community. I am uniquely positioned to represent our organization not just here in Chicago but nationally through my current involvements.
The vast majority of new members find us online and I have a few ideas to promote us there such as video via youtube, and facebook live. I would like to take 360 degree photos as each of our areas are complete and have them posted on google maps. The small advertising budget we have I would like to spend on the few items that have been our most popular, stickers and T-Shirts. Everytime I wear mine, people always ask where did I get it and how they can get one too. They are always disappointed when I tell them they are 5 years too late.
I believe public relations are important to point inwards as well. I would also like to publicly acknowledge and thank our area hosts for their hard work. I know they can often times feel like their work can be isolating and sometimes boring. We can feature them online on our website or social media to show are appreciation outside these meetings. Small gestures like pizza, doughnuts, or awards go a long way and are a nice celebration for the completion of their area when build out is done. I also want to survey our members to gauge how we operate, what needs improving, and what they would like to do at the space.
==== Ray Doeksen ====
==== Deanna Williams ====
Thank you for the nomination for PR. I have spent the last 10 months working with the Bylaws committee. We have learned a lot about how the organization works and the needs of the organization. One issue that we have addressed in great detail is the need for a DRC(Dispute Resolution Committee). More information to come.
Thank you for the nomination for PR. I have spent the last 10 months working with the Bylaws committee. We have learned a lot about how the organization works and the needs of the organization. One issue that we have addressed in great detail is the need for a DRC(Dispute Resolution Committee). More information to come.
=== Directors-at-Large ===
=== Directors-at-Large ===
==== Erik Funkhouser ====
For 2017 I'm going to start having a bit more availability of time to contribute to the space beyond my projects. Ultimately I'd like to help in the following areas:
For 2017 I'm going to start having a bit more availability of time to contribute to the space beyond my projects. Ultimately I'd like to help in the following areas:
* Help in supporting responsible management and collaboration within the space.
* Administrative tasks that help in continuing to run everything smoothly
* I'm personally interested in spending my time looking into how we can (or do currently) benefit from potential grants or non-profit support systems that exist.
** Any opportunities here would be to help fund initiatives presented by members.
** Often times grants might require 'new' developments or programs to be created in response to funding. If there were opportunities I'd enjoy working with the board and other members to discuss what these could be.
I am a project manager by trade, and this position does allow for a lot of growth personally as well that I am looking forward to.
I am a project manager by trade, and this position does allow for a lot of growth personally as well that I am looking forward to.
=== Directors-at-Large ===
==== Ed Bennet ====
Ed Bennett (me)
Ed Bennett (me)
=== Directors-at-Large ===
==== Carl Karsten ====
Note, Carl is in Hobart, Tasmania at the moment working on a sprint and a conference. We are off by 12 hours. I (sheila) asked him to talk a bit about a DaL position. [[User:Skm|Skm]] ([[User talk:Skm|talk]]) 11:07, 12 January 2017 (CST)
Note, Carl is in Hobart, Tasmania at the moment working on a sprint and a conference. We are off by 12 hours. I (sheila) asked him to talk a bit about a DaL position. [[User:Skm|Skm]] ([[User talk:Skm|talk]]) 11:07, 12 January 2017 (CST)
I (sheila) can try asking more questions, but the timezone difference and the conference he's working at might keep him from replying a bit. You can also ask questions. I can forward them or you can talk to him on irc (CarlFK in #pumpingstationone) or email. [[User:Skm|Skm]] ([[User talk:Skm|talk]]) 11:07, 12 January 2017 (CST)
I (sheila) can try asking more questions, but the timezone difference and the conference he's working at might keep him from replying a bit. You can also ask questions. I can forward them or you can talk to him on irc (CarlFK in #pumpingstationone) or email. [[User:Skm|Skm]] ([[User talk:Skm|talk]]) 11:07, 12 January 2017 (CST)
==== Will McShane ====
I would like to officially accept my nomination for director at large here. I've been a member of the community here at Pumping Station: One since 2011, and have loved every minute of it.
Along with Ed, Deanna, Jonathan, James, and Andrew, I have been working on the bylaws overhaul and Dispute Resolution Committee proposal over the past year as head of the committee. In the coming year, I plan on continuing this work and seeing it to completion, as well as reviewing and updating the Member's Agreement to reflect any changes in the bylaws, and make sure they are fairly and ethically applied to the board and membership.
I'm also very excited over the upcoming Chicago Maker Faire, and plan on helping the PR director represent Pumping Station: One at the event. Finally, the city that was built for a maker fair gets its own!
Thank you, again, for the nomination, and I hope to earn your votes!
== Declined Nominations ==
== Declined Nominations ==