2023/2024 Nominations for Committee Members

[Patricia Elkins]

Hello GAGB Members:


Nominations for the GAGB Committee for 2023/2024 will be accepted Wednesday-Sunday, 15-19,
November 2023. 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 Monday, 20 November 2023.


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, Monday, 20 November 2023.


After the nomination period closes, nominee manifestos, photos, and avatars will be posted in a
locked ‘Candidates for 2023/2024 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 (2023/2024) - Q&A’ thread will be open during Tuesday- Friday, 21-24 November 2023, 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 Saterday-Tuesday, 25-28 November 2023, by SurveyHero electronic ballot. 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 and surveyhero.com domains
so you receive election news and the link to your ballot.


At your service,
MsPatt
Patricia Elkins
GAGB Independent Returning Officer

[geocaching womble]

I would like to nominate the following 3 people for committee this year
Chris carpenter for committee (Saza36,)
Bev Burrell Bradley (Firefox 3)
imogen michels (Imogenmichels)

I wish them well and hope that they have a great year ahead for them.

[MuddyM]

I second Chris Carpenter (saza36)

[susietirzah]

I nominate Chris Warren (stokebunnies) and Paul Bevan (big Eddie)

[Saza36]

Many thanks to geocaching womble and MuddyM for nominating and seconding me - I am happy to accept and hope to serve on the next committee.

[little-leggs]

I think I know just the person for a job on the committee, that being
Chris Warren aka (Stoke Bunnies) what he doesn't know no one knows
so I'd like to nominate

CHRIS WARREN

thank you,
Little-leggs from sunny Somerset .

[Stoke Bunnies]

Having been nominated and seconded for the GAGB 2023/24 Committee, I accept the nomination. Manifesto, Image and Avatar will be sent to MsPatt shortly.

[Jayne]

Good afternoon. I would like to nominate/second nominate the following 6 please.

Paul Bevan (big eddie) - Paul has done some amazing work in various roles since joining the committee, and I would like to second nominate him.

Chris Carpenter (Saza36) - I believe Chris would bring an amazing amount of knowledge to the committee. I would like to second nominate him.

Lewis Grant (Neville_Dog_N_Humans) - Lewis has shown huge commitment in a short space of time, long may he continue.

Chris Warren (Stoke Bunnies) - Chris is very forthcoming, and very helpful and responsive. I would like to second nominate him.

Joe Mitchell - (Joe222s) - Joe has offered an awful lot of commitment to her role, and I hope she stays on the committee.

Caz Turver - (Border Caz) - Caz has done an outstanding job since being on the committee, and deserves to remain on it.



Thank you.
Jayne Guppy (Jaynie15) - Southwest Regional Representative

[big eddie]

Having been nominated and seconded for the GAGB 2023/24 Committee, I accept the nomination.
Thank you to those that have nominated and seconded me

[Moira Crackers]

I would like to nominate Caz Turver Border Caz to sit on the next committee, I would also like to second the nomination for Paul Bevan Big Eddie.

Look forward to seeing what lies ahead for GAGB.

[Moira Crackers]

I would also second Joe Mitchell and Lewis Grant.

[border caz]

Thank you Jayne & Mel (Moira Crackers) for the votes of confidence. I accept the nomination.

[Stoke Bunnies]

Manifesto and images sent to MsPatt

[joe222s]

Thank you Jayne Guppy (Jaynie15) and Moira Crackers for nominating and seconding me for the committee,
I wish to accept.
Joe Mitchell (joe222s)

[happygirlie]

I would like to second Bev Burnell-Bradley (Firefox3)

[NevilleDog]

I would firstly like to thank Moira Crackers and Jaynie15 for nominating and seconding me!
I would like to accept and look forward to seeing what the coming year for the GAGB has in store!

[FireFox.3]

Thank you Geocaching Womble for nominating me and Happygirlie for seconding that nomination, must confess it was a surprise. I humbly accept. Better try and find a decent photo where I’m not holding a gin and tonic!

[Patricia Elkins]

The following is the current status of candidates standing for election


Chris Carpenter ( Saza36 ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Bev Burrell Bradley ( FireFox3 ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Chris Warren ( Stokes Bunnies ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Paul Bevan ( Big Eddie ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Lewis Grant ( Nevil_Dog_N_Humans ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Joe Mitchell ( Joe222s ) nominated, seconded, accepted
Caz Turver ( Border Caz ) nominated, seconded, accepted

Imogen Michel ( Imogenmichels ) nominated


Please do not hesitate to let me know if I have missed a post and the status is incorrect.
MsPatt
Patricia Elkins

[tentmantent]

I'm nominating Stuart Howe for the committee (with his permission!)

[Bear and Ragged]

Imogen Michel ( Imogenmichels ) nominated - Seconded

Stuart Howe for the committee - Seconded

[longwhatton34]

Stuart Howe for committee - thirded.

[stuarthowe11]

Stuart Howe for committee - thirded.

i accept the nomination :-)

[Patricia Elkins]

Nominating period for 2023/2024 GAGB Committee Members is now Closed.

Chris Carpenter ( Saza 36) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Bev Burrell Bradley ( FireFox3 ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Chris Warren ( Stoke Bunnies ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Paul Bevan ( Big Eddie ) nominated, seconded, Accepted

Lewis Grant ( Neville_Dog_n_Humans ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Joe Mitchell ( Joe222s ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Caz Turver ( Border Caz ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

Stuart Howe ( Stuarthowe11 ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted

However there is One, who has 24 hours to Respond

Imogen Michels ( Imogenmichels ) Nominated, seconded,


MsPatt
Patricia Elkins
Returning Independent Officer

[Patricia Elkins]

Nominating period for 2023/2024 GAGB Committee Members is now Closed.

Chris Carpenter ( Saza 36) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Bev Burrell Bradley ( FireFox3 ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Chris Warren ( Stoke Bunnies ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Paul Bevan ( Big Eddie ) nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Lewis Grant ( Neville_Dog_n_Humans ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Joe Mitchell ( Joe222s ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Caz Turver ( Border Caz ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo

Stuart Howe ( Stuarthowe11 ) Nominated, seconded, Accepted, manifesto, photo



Imogen Michels ( Imogenmichels ) Nominated, seconded, declined

Because only eight nominations were accepted and there are eight committee member positions available, there will not be an election.

MsPatt
Patricia Elkins
Returning Independent Officer

[Griff Grof]

Congrats to all those who will be on next year's committee! Looking forward to working with you all.

A HUGE thank you to MsPatt for serving as our Independent Returning Officer again, and for doing such a good job overseeing the process. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated!

[big eddie]

I agree with Arthur. Thank you to MsPatt for being our IRO


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