VOTING IS OPEN THROUGH JULY 15.

All current members of the BPA may vote regardless of membership level—including all paid pre-registrants of the 2010 World Boardgaming Championships—except those purchasing one-day Guest passes. Votes will be recorded in accordance with membership status as outlined on the membership page and are weighted appropriately by election officials. Those elected to the BPA Board will serve three-year terms through the 2013 convention season. The new Board will be introduced during the BPA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. in the Lancaster Showroom at Lancaster Host in Lancaster, PA. All BPA members are invited to attend.

This year we are voting electronically. In order to vote, use our electronic ballot. The e-mail you supply with your vote must match the e-mail we have on file for you (and will be the e-mail this Notice was sent to). Each member may cast only one ballot, and may vote for up to three (3) individual candidates on that ballot. Multiple ballots from the same e-mail address will be disqualified. The final day to vote is July 15, 2010. In order for your vote to count, you must cast your ballot on the website no later than midnight on July 15, 2010.

For those without internet access, we will accept ballots by United States Post Office Regular Mail. Mail your ballot to: BPA, 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015 in time for delivery by July 15, 2010. Ballots delivered in any other manner will not be considered.

The last day to join the BPA in order to be eligible to vote is July 15—the "Record Date". In order for the Vote to count, a quorum of ten percent (10%) of all members who have joined the BPA as of the Record Date must cast valid ballots on or before the Final Voting Date. We anticipate the Quorum will be approximately 100 voters.

NOTE: Any person may run for election as a Director. Candidates must comply with the Board’s nomination rules in order to be placed on the ballot. The three candidates receiving the most votes will be elected.

	[  ] Josh Githens, SC — This is the fourth consecutive year I have run for the Board. Serving the WBC will give me a first-hand opportunity to preserve and perpetuate what I believe to be the best week of the year. I have a desire and determination to help the WBC flourish moving into the future. This can be through innovation, growth, or any other area that is deemed necessary to sustain a healthy, self-sufficient convention. Board games have been an integral part of my life for as long as I can recollect. Whether it was playing Parcheesi with my family, Axis & Allies as a teenager, or enjoying a game of Napoleonic Wars, Circus Maximus, or Ticket to Ride with anyone at the convention, gaming plays a major role in my life. This is just one reason I would like to be able to serve you on the Board of Directors. At the age of 29, I currently work for Hasbro Inc. as the Retail Management Specialist for Greenville, but also bring five years of Toys R Us Management and Human Resources experience. I have been GM of Air Baron (’05) as well as the current GM of Formula De (’08-’10).
	[  ] Jon Lockwood, VA — I am 54 years old, and have been a devoted boardgamer since 1968, when I was first introduced to Avalon Hill’s Battle of the Bulge. From 1977 to 2007, I served in the Active and Reserve Components of the US Army as an Intelligence Officer, retiring as a Colonel in May 2007. I have been working for the Department of Homeland Security since May 2005, and am currently a Senior Instructor teaching Critical Thinking and Analytic Methods. I have advocated boardgames as a staff training tool in my current teaching for the Department of Homeland Security, as well as during my 30 year Army career. My career experience has enabled me to work well as part of a team. I firmly believe that if the BPA is to continue to grow and prosper as an organization promoting the playing and enjoyment of boardgames, it must enthusiastically engage in outreach and recruitment efforts through its young adult and teenage membership to introduce a new generation of players to boardgames of all varieties and vintages. Serving on the BPA Board of Directors will be the best way that I can give back to the hobby that I have enjoyed for 42 years.
	[  ] Tom McCorry, VA — I believe my diverse gaming and business background will enable me to support the BPA Board and our organization as a whole. I have been an active player of virtually all the gaming genres played at the WBC (e.g. ASL/ASL Starter Kit, Twilight Struggle, 18XX, Power Grid, Gangsters, Slapshot, Kremlin) and have been the GM for several events (Caylus, Agricola, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne (where I received a GM of the Year award) , Sampler Showcase, Hot New Essen Game at Euroquest). I am currently a member of the Games Club of Maryland (GCOM) Board of Directors and have been a member of the CABS and EPGS gaming clubs. I appreciate firsthand the varying viewpoints and desires among the gamers at the WBC and can bring that perspective to BPA Board discussions. Outside of our gaming hobby I am a 47-year old business director at a Fortune 50 company. As part of my job I serve on the Board of Directors for one of our investment companies. I understand firsthand how important it is for a board of directors to focus on policy and strategic direction and to let the details of day-to-day operations be managed by the CEO (or the Convention Director in our case). I believe the WBC needs to retain its focus as the best convention for tournament gaming in the world. But I also believe the WBC has grown to the point where gamers also interested in a less structured format, to include many of our families, can also enjoy the convention. And it is also important that we provide value to the many vendors who provide financial support and donations to the BPA. I appreciate the nomination I have received and hope to have an opportunity to further serve the hobby we enjoy as a member of the BPA Board of Directors.
	[  ] Bruce Reiff, OH — A little background: I'm 45 and a surety bond underwriter from Columbus, Ohio. My first Avalon Hill Game was France 1940 and I've been gaming ever since. I'm running for the Board again for two reasons. One is to continue to keep this great convention going. It's in great shape and is working well for all groups. I want to this to continue to be a great place for everyone to come together for a week and have a great time with family and friends. I've been to every Avaloncon/WBC and the people who attend have become my extended family. My daughters now come and have a great time. I don't want to see that change. The other reason is I'm the only incumbent running and I think some continuity for Don and the rest of the Board is a good thing as we will be electing at least two new members this year. The Board will be getting some new ideas to mingle with the old. It should make for a good mix. I hope for your vote to continue on the Board to work to make this the best convention in gaming!
	[  ] Joel Tamburo, IL — At 46, I have been playing boardgames since 1979, starting with SPI's After the Holocaust. I enjoy all genres, including wargames, Euros, and sports games. At WBC, I run Combat Commander, co-host the "Ethics in Gaming" seminar and have run several tournaments at WBC and Avaloncon over the past 15 years. My work experience includes 18 years analyzing data, managing database systems, training, writing documentation and designing software applications. In addition, my background and active involvement with membership via ConsimWorld and BoardgameGeek provide an outstanding basis for serving as a member of the BPA Board. A Board that I have been happy with over the years, and have appreciated their collective wisdom in bringing us to the healthy state we enjoy today. While I will leave specifics for ConsimWorld and BoardgameGeek, my overall approach will be to look forward, considering where we stand as an organization and where we want to be in the future, implementing workable plans to achieve our goals, and finding the best ways for the organization to serve our members.