FYI to members of CTGenWeb:
In a message dated 1/19/09 1:59:30 PM, janacortez(a)charter.net writes:
While we are not in the SWSC region of the USGenWeb, I do know that
some of
you do websites in other states and might have an interest in this position.
Jan
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From: "Tina S. Vickery" <tsvickery(a)hargray.com>
> Please feel free to share with appropriate USGenWeb Project regional and
> State lists.
>
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>
>
> Per the USGenWeb Project Bylaws/Standard rules as National
> Coordinator, I hereby declare a vacancy on the USGenWeb Project
> Advisory Board. The position is that of County Coordinator
> Representative, term ending 8/31/2009, for the SWSC region of
> the USGenWeb Project. The SWSC region encompasses the States
> of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana,
> Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
>
> A call is now made for interested individuals to fulfill this
> unexpired term. If you have an interest in this position
> please contact Tina Vickery, National Coordinator
> tsvickery(a)gmail.com and/or Scott Burow, Representative at Large
> sburow(a)swbell.net. Below is the pertinent references from our
> Bylaws and Standard Rules regarding the qualifications of this
> position and the rule used in filling the vacancy.
>
> Please submit your letter of interest by February 4, 2009.
>
> Tina Vickery
> National Coordinator
> USGenWeb Project
>
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>
> ARTICLE VI: DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD
>
http://usgenweb.org/volunteers/bylaws.shtml
>
> Section 8. In the event a board member is unable to complete
> his/her term, the Advisory Board will appoint a replacement to
> serve until the next scheduled election.
>
> Section 9. Nominees for National Coordinator shall have the
> following qualifications: at least one year (the twelve months
> immediately preceding an election) of continuous service and
> current activity as a member in good standing, and eligibility
> to vote within The USGenWeb Project. Qualifications of nominees
> for State Coordinator Representative, Local Coordinator
> Representative, and Special Project Representative are the same
> with the addition that their service shall have been as a State
> Coordinator, Local Coordinator, or one of the various positions
> associated with the Special Projects, respectively. "In good
> standing" is demonstrated by responding promptly to email,
> actively supporting researchers' efforts to find information,
> maintaining their website with appropriate, up-to-date content,
> and serving as a good example of the guidelines and standards
> of The USGenWeb Project.
>
> SECTION IX. VACANCY ON THE ADVISORY BOARD.
>
http://usgenweb.org/volunteers/standard-rules.shtml
>
> All Other AB Positions--USGenWeb Bylaws Article VI, Section 8
> applies along with the following:
>
> The vacancy will be announced on the Board mailing list and the
> appropriate regional mailing list(s) within two days.
>
> Within five days the Advisory Board will call for volunteers
> for the position. Volunteers must meet the eligibility
> requirements for the position.
>
> Within fifteen days of the call, volunteers must submit their
> names to the National Coordinator and/or the Representative At
> Large.
>
> Within 30 days of the announced vacancy, the Advisory Board
> will elect, by 2/3 majority, a replacement from the pool of
> volunteers.
> USGenWeb Project information can be found at:
http://www.usgenweb.com
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