Ballots are Sent

[Flatwater Falconer]

Dear Association Members,

• A quick note to let you know to watch for your NAFA ballot. These were mailed on July 15. If you haven't yet gotten yours yet it will arrive very soon.

• All North American voting members may vote for director-at-large AND vote on the proposal to increase membership dues. So I am looking for all members to return their ballots! In addition several directorates are electing directors so those living in those regions will be entitled to cast a vote for director also.

• Every vote counts so do take a few moments (away from posting here on nafex.net ) and vote. In our relatively small Association YOUR voice makes a difference. We have well qualified excellent candidates worthy of your consideration. They have stepped up to help out so do your part and cast your vote!

All the best,

[goshawks00]

Thanks Donna got mine yesterday...

[Dirthawking]

Donna, Just a quick question of concern here. I saw Eric's post on the NAFA forum. The post I am referring to is from July 19. Has he officially withdrawn from the race? If so, are the members going to be notified? I know all of this has happened since you mailed ballots.

[MrBill]

That's a good question, Mario. And, I didn't know that. Thanks for passing this information on. I guess I should read the NAFA forum more often :-)

Bill Boni
Norman, OK

[frootdog]

The post sounded like he dropped out to me. I would not want someone unfamiliar with the new regs and with no desire to be a director.

[Flatwater Falconer]

Donna, Just a quick question of concern here. I saw Eric's post on the NAFA forum. The post I am referring to is from July 19. Has he officially withdrawn from the race? If so, are the members going to be notified? I know all of this has happened since you mailed ballots.

I haven't heard from Eric since he sent me his bio for the election pamphlet. As far as I know everything is moving forward.

[MrBill]

OMG! I need to pay closer attention to the date of the posts. Geez! Sorry folks.

Bill Boni
Norman, OK

[Dirthawking]

OMG! I need to pay closer attention to the date of the posts. Geez! Sorry folks.

Bill Boni
Norman, OK

What you talking about Bill? I posted this yesterday!

[MrBill]

Mario asks:

>What you talking about Bill? I posted this yesterday!

Well, Mario, your succinct question certainly deserves an answer.

After I read Donna's post and responded to yours, I went to the NAFA forum to see what Eric said. I could not find his post, probably because I don't know how to use the forum effectively (I can barely negotiate this one). So, I thought, "Maybe that was an old post I was responding to." I went back to NAFex and instead of looking where I should have, I looked at the date joined, which prompted me to apologize to Donna and the whole world. I hope this explains my error, as well as my ignorance.

Bill Boni
Norman, OK

[frootdog]

Bill don't know if you found it or not but here is what Eric said re the mount dir. Not really someone I want running the club. He has yet to answer if this is an official dropping out, but according to Donna he's still in. I hope all in the mnt dir take heed and vote accordingly. " I am totally out of touch with the new federal regs., etc. I have been too busy just flying falcons and trying to live a somewhat respectable life. I do not have the patience nor interest for all the BS. I am tired of trying to affect regs, just let me fly a few more hawks before I decompose along some desertted fence line. Please vote for Paul if you want someone who is on top of issues,(cares) etc. I will vote for him because I respect him as a falconer and an activist. Thanks to those who thought I might be a good director. Sorry to have let you down. Eric"

[MrBill]

Thanks, Krys, for taking the time to do this. And, no, I couldn't find this post.

I agree with you, it sounds like Paul would be the best choice under the circumstances.

Bill B.
Norman, OK

[Saluqi]

I don't think it's a good thing for Eric to bow out. Neither Eric or I are the perfect choice for all of the falconers in the mountain directorate, and the falconers deserve to make their own decision. I know plenty of falconers will vote in this election as a dues increase is in the offing, I suspect that Eric will get many votes, he's well known among falconers, I'm a newby, and most falconers have no clue, or care to know, who I am. The final vote will determine who gets to be director.

[Dirthawking]

But the question I guess is has anybody heard from Eric?

[frootdog]

Paul, All due respect, but how can someone that is not interested in the new regs, and interested in wanting to work to better the regs, a good choice? The name brand IS just the issue. Many will check the name they recognize and now that person comes out and says they don't give a crap? Since the NAFA post he's not talking. Sorry but he needs to drop out.