2024 2025 Nominations for Committee Members

[Patricia Elkins]

Hello GAGB Members:


Nominations for the GAGB Committee for 2024/2025 will be accepted Friday-Thursday, 08-14,
November 2024. There are a total of eight Committee positions to fill. All GAGB active
members at the start of nominations are eligible to nominate another member or second a
nomination. Members who have been nominated and seconded are asked to accept or decline
their nomination in this thread. Please note that the GAGB Constitution states that "6c. Current
Executive Members and the Chair shall not take part in nominations, however they may be
nominated and may accept the nominations."


This means none of the current Committee members may make a nomination or second a
nomination. However, non-Committee members may nominate a standing Committee member
or second the Committee member's nomination. The GAGB Constitution also states that any
inactive member (a member that has not logged on to the forums for the past three years) may
be nominated, but they will not be put forward to election unless they accept their nomination
before the acceptance deadline of midnight Friday, 15 November 2024.


This thread will be closed at the end of the nominations period and anyone who has not been
seconded and accepted during this period will not be considered as a candidate for election.
Candidates for the Committee are requested to send their manifesto, photo (passport style, I
can crop the photo for you if you need help) and geocaching avatar (if you have one) to me,
Patricia Elkins (MsPatt), GAGB Independent Returning Officer
(MsPatt1027@gmail.com) by midnight, Saturday, 20 November 2024.


After the nomination period closes, nominee manifestos, photos, and avatars will be posted in a
locked ‘Candidates for 2024/2025 Committee Elections' thread as well as on the ballot so
you may read about why each candidate is standing for election and the skills they will bring to
the Committee if elected.


A ‘Committee Candidates (2024/2025) - Q&A’ thread will be open during Saturday- Wednesday, 16-20 November 20, leading up to the election where Members may ask the
Candidates about their GAGB goals.
If there are more than eight candidates, the Election for the Committee will be held
during Thursday-Sunday, 21-24 November 20234, More
information about the annual elections can be found in the GAGB Constitution (Section Q)
In the meantime, it is important that you work with your internet service provider (ISP) and set
your e-mail filters to white list e-mails coming from gagb.org.uk .


At your service,
MsPatt
Patricia Elkins
GAGB Independent Returning Officer

[Administrator]

Nomination received via email to elections@gagb.org.uk from GeoJaxx:

“I would like to nominate Chris from Stoke bunnies. He has been very active in promoting the GAGB this year especially in Hampshire and his helpful advice on social media to other cachers has been noted”

[Administrator]

Second received via email to elections@gagb.org.uk from WearyB:

“I would like to nominate Chris of StokeBunnies.
I have known Chris for many years and feel he is ideal for the committee of GAGB.”

[bus.stop]

I would like to nominate Stuart for the 2024/2025 committee - stuarthowe11

[Jayne]

I would like to nominate the following as they are all very good at their current roles:

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - I would like to nominate Paul, as he wears numerous hats. He is the online Shop Manager, so deals with online orders, requests, posts orders out, makes caches, deals with errors, and attends as many events with the shop stall as possible.
He is also the assessor for DofE, which I believe is very tough at times. He also does lots of things (as do they all) behind the scenes that no one else will ever know about. Paul deserves to stay as a committee member and continue doing a fab job.

Joanne Mitchell (Joe222s) - I would like to nominate Joanne, or Joe as we know her, as she is an extremely bubbly character, who does a fantastic job with the social media side of things. She is proactive in all aspects of her role, and has produced some amazing Seeker the Squirrel items for the GAGB shop. Joe deserves to continue in her role.

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - I would like to nominate Chris, as he is doing a fab job with GLAD, and is proactive with keeping in touch with his 'friends and reps', he is always willing to help when you're stuck, and is great at finding locations to hold the annual awards. Chris should stay in his role.


Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - I would like to nominate Lewis as he is doing an incredible job with Seeker, the online magazine. He is very keen to have articles, and will always strive to do his best with deadlines to meet.
Lewis should stay on for 2024/2025.

Stuart Howe (stuartHowe11) - I would like to nominate Stuart as he is a whizz with technology, and can sort most problems out for you. He is very friendly, and nothing is too much trouble for him. Stuart would continue to do a good job next year I believe.


Caz Turver (Border Caz) - I would like to nominate Caz, as she has impeccable treasurer skills, she has a keen eye for attention to detail, and I feel the committee would be at a loss without her. Caz deserves o stay on as a committee member.

Thank you, Jayne (Jaynie15)

[geocaching womble]

I would like to second Chris Warren (stoke bunnies and

caz turver (border caz)
Lewis grant (Neville Dog_n_humans
And Paul bevan (big Eddie)
As I believe that all 4 of them will be great assets to the committee in the coming year.

[geocaching womble]

I would also like to second Stuart Howe (stuartHowe11)

[geocaching womble]

I would also like to second
Joanne Mitchell (Joe222s)
Whom I initially missed from my original seconding post. Good luck to all of you. I have faith in you all.

[Administrator]

Second (now third) received via email to elections@gagb.org.uk from Ky Devas:

“I would like to nominate Paul Bevan (big Eddie).
He spends a large part of his free time working on GAGB related things e.g. Duke of Edinburgh awards, online shop, manning GAGB stalls, promoting GAGB at events etc: and it would be beneficial if that could continue”

[Administrator]

Thirds and fourths received via email to elections@gagb.org.uk from The Rolphs UK:

“Paul Bevan (big eddie) - we would like to nominate Paul, Paul deserves to stay as a committee member and continue with the amazing amount of efforts he always takes with all he does, he's a great asset!


Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - I would like to nominate Chris, as he is doing a fab job with GLAD. Chris should stay in his role.


Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - we would like to nominate Lewis for he does just an incredible job with Seeker which we know isn't easy to get done, he does a great job and we enjoy getting to read his work.
Lewis should stay on for 2024/2025.

Stuart Howe (stuartHowe11) - we would like to nominate Stuart for sure to continue his role as he does such a great job already.


Caz Turver (Border Caz) - we would like to nominate Caz. Caz deserves to stay on as a committee member as she is faultless in her commitment and work.”

[Administrator]

Status of nominations so far:

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Stuart Howe (stuarthowe11) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Joanne Mitchell (joe222s) - nominated, seconded

Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - nominated, seconded (plus third)

Caz Turver (Border Caz) - nominated, seconded (plus third)



Nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 14th November.

[border caz]

I accept the nomination, thanks to all who proposed and seconded me.

[big eddie]

Thank you, to all of you for the nominations and 2nds. I will be glad to accept.

[Administrator]

Nomination received via email to elections@gagb.org.uk from South Derbyshire Geocaching:

“I would like to nominate StuartHowe11 for a position on the GAGB committee”

[joe222s]

Thank you for the nominations. I accept.

[Bear and Ragged]

deleted.

[Patricia Elkins]

Status of nominations so far:

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Stuart Howe (stuarthowe11) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Joanne Mitchell (joe222s) - nominated, seconded, Accepted

Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - nominated, seconded (plus third)

Caz Turver (Border Caz) - nominated, seconded (plus third), Accepted



Nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 14th November.


IRO
MsPatt
Patricia Elkins

[Stoke Bunnies]

I accept the nominations

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies)

[stuarthowe11]

Status of nominations so far:

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Stuart Howe (stuarthowe11) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth)

Joanne Mitchell (joe222s) - nominated, seconded

Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - nominated, seconded (plus third)

Caz Turver (Border Caz) - nominated, seconded (plus third)



Nominations close at 23:59 on Thursday 14th November.

I accept gratefully the nominations as well


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[Administrator]

To confirm, no further nominations were received by email prior to the deadline.

[Patricia Elkins]

The nominating period for 2024/2025 GAGB Committee members is now closed.

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Stuart Howe (stuarthowe11) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Joanne Mitchell (joe222s) - nominated, seconded, Accepted

Lewis Grant (Neville Dog_n_humans) - nominated, seconded (plus third)

Caz Turver (Border Caz) - nominated, seconded (plus third), Accepted




There is still time to confirm if you wish, You have until 23:59 Friday 15 November.

[Patricia Elkins]

The following is the current status of candidates standing for election.

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Stuart Howe (stuarthowe11) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - nominated, seconded (plus third, fourth, and fifth), Accepted

Joanne Mitchell (joe222s) - nominated, seconded, Accepted

Caz Turver (Border Caz) - nominated, seconded (plus third), Accepted


Lewis Grant ( Neville Dog_n_humans) - nominated, seconded, declined




Of the six nominations received, five were excepted and one declined.
Many thanks to everyone who participated in the process to select the next Committee.
IRO
MsPatt
Patricia Elkins

[Griff Grof]

Congratulations to the successful candidates, I look forward to continuing to work with you.

Thanks to all who nominated and seconded the candidates.

A huge THANK YOU to MsPatt for serving as our IRO for another year. :joyous: