Re: [Announce] Declaration of Council Election and call for Nominations
Joshua Hesketh <[email protected]>
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Hello, Voting for the 2016 Linux Australia council closes tomorrow night. If you haven't voted yet, please head on over to https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22 Thanks, Josh On 13/01/16 23:29, Joshua Hesketh wrote: > Hey all, > > Just a reminder that voting is currently open. If you are a member and > would like to vote in the council election, please head over to > https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22 > (see below for full details). > > Cheers, > Josh > > On 22/12/15 22:31, Linux Australia Secretary wrote: >> * >> >> Dear Linux Australia Community, >> >> >> Pursuant to clause (15) of the Linux Australia constitution [1] we >> hereby declare an election open and call for nominations to the Linux >> Australia Council for the term February 2016 to January 2017. >> >> >> All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open >> for election. >> >> >> * Nominations will open from 22 December 2015 until 10 January 2016 >> >> * Voting will open 11 January until 31 January 2016 >> >> * Results will be announced at the AGM in Geelong at linux.conf.au >> <http://linux.conf.au/>on or after 01 February >> >> >> The election can be viewed here: >> >> <https://linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22>https://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=22 >> >> >> *What do I need to do?* >> >> >> First of all, make sure your details are correct in MemberDB [2] >> >> >> If you wish to nominate, identify the positions you wish to nominate >> for and get an understanding of what they involve. Think about what >> you might bring to the role and prepare a short pitch. Then, accept the >> >> nomination you've been given by clicking the 'Accept nomination' link. >> >> >> If you wish to nominate another person for a position, you may wish >> to contact them first and have a chat to make sure they're happy >> being nominated. Then follow the 'Nominate' link to nominate them. >> >> >> Once voting is open, you will be able to vote for candidates. Results >> will be announced at the AGM at linux.conf.au <http://linux.conf.au/>. >> >> >> *Why should I nominate?* >> >> >> Being a member of Linux Australia Council is a fun way to meet new >> people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. It >> gives you excellent transferable skills to help build your career, >> and allows >> >> you to grow your professional network. It looks great on a CV, and is >> also a chance to give back to the vibrant Linux and open source >> ecosystem in Australia and globally. If you're passionate about Linux >> and open source, it's a great opportunity to help drive and steer >> Australia's contribution in this field. >> >> >> The roles do require a time commitment - a minimum of 2-3 hours per >> week for an Ordinary Council Member; for office bearers 8-12 hours >> per week - so please consider this with your nomination. >> >> >> *Why should I run?* >> >> If you’ve been nominated, or are thinking of nominating yourself, you >> should give the opportunity serious consideration. Being on the >> council is both hard and often thankless work, but it is also >> incredibly rewarding. Linux Australia can only achieve what it does >> by its members and helping out with the council responsibilities is a >> great way to ensure Linux Australia continues to be successful. It is >> also an opportunity to help the organisation grow, reach into new >> areas and to succeed on important topics of national relevance. >> >> >> >> [1]<http://www.linux.org.au/constitution>http://www.linux.org.au/constitution >> >> [2]<http://www.linux.org.au/membership>http://www.linux.org.au/membership >> >> >> As always, your feedback and questions are warmly welcomed. If you'd >> like to have a chat with anyone on Council around what it involves, >> please do make contact. >> >> >> With kind regards, >> >> >> Sae Ra >> >> * >> -- >> >> Sae Ra Germaine >> Secretary >> Linux Australia >> >> [email protected] >> http://linux.org.au >> >> Linux Australia Inc >> GPO Box 4788 >> Sydney NSW 2001 >> Australia >> >> ABN 56 987 117 479 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> announce mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/announce > _______________________________________________ linux-aus mailing list [email protected] http://lists.linux.org.au/mailman/listinfo/linux-aus