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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Nancy:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I am of the opinion, based on my experience as Commodore in an out-of-state yacht club, that we should not have competitive elections. Such elections can be divisive, and cause hurt, embarrassment and result in decreased interest, even resignation, in some cases, by the loser(s). In the interest of what\u2019s best for all the members, and the club overall, this should not necessarily have to be \u201cdemocratic\u201d. The nominating Committee should be a very strong body, made up of long-time, well-respected members, (appointed by the Commodore, or directors) whose efforts to come up with the best slate, per their recommendations, should be binding. This would virtually eliminate hard feelings, and in addition, greatly reduce time spent, in the annual meeting, in counting votes. I realize this is quite contrary to current procedure, tradition, and the constitution, but, for what it\u2019s worth\u2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'>Ron Laurence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'>Blueberry Bay Farm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'>38 Depot Road<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'>Stratham, NH 03885<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'>603-580-1612<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#002060'><a href="www.blueberrybayfarm.com">www.blueberrybayfarm.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Board [mailto:board-bounces@portsmouthyc.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nancy Gulley<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 5:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> PYC Board <Board@portsmouthyc.org><br><b>Subject:</b> [Board] Vote on nominated people for Board and Membership committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It has been called to my attention by Dave Wajda that we did not vote on the names presented by the nominating committee for the Board or Membership committee and that there is a feeling by some that we have put too many people up for nomination and not specifically selected 4 for the Board and 2 for Membership. To the point of the number...there is nothing in the Constitution that states we only specify the ones we feel should be on the Board or Membership. So my feeling and that of others is we have offered up a great slate of potential Board and Membership potentials.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please let me know if you have an concerns and please state your vote for the nominated people.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Carole, I will talk to you tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Again, I believe we did a great job in Encouraging new participants.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Nanc<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>