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VOTING IS CLOSED FOR THE 2008 ELECTION.
The
Boardgame Player’s Association
encourages all current BPA members to
vote for three elected seats on its Board
of Directors. Those elected will serve
three-year terms through the 2010 convention
season. The
new Board will be introduced during the BPA Annual Meeting on Tuesday,
Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. in the Lancaster Showroom at Lancaster Host in
Lancaster, PA. All BPA members are invited
to attend.
Who May Vote: All current members of the BPA may vote regardless
of membership level—including all paid pre-registrants of the
2008 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. A member whose membership level is entitled to multiple
votes should submit only one ballot—the vote(s) thereon will be
weighted appropriately by election officials.
Qualifications: 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.
Print
out and mail this signed ballot or a facsimile
to BPA, 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-5739,
or email
your vote(s) to election@boardgamers.org or
use our electronic ballot no
later than July 15. You may vote for
three or fewer candidates, but only once
per candidate. Be sure to indicate your
name and email address as recorded in the
BPA membership lists.
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[ ] Kaarin Engelmann, VA —As Assistant Convention Director, I’ve come to understand
and appreciate what makes WBC different from other conventions.
I will work to preserve our traditions, while ensuring that we incorporate
the best of the best ideas from our members and our community. Further,
I believe it's important to nurture our hobby by
attracting new gamers and raising up the next generation to have as much
passion for these games as we do. This is why I will continue to spread the
word face-to-face and via the media and act as coordinator for our Juniors
and Teen programs. |
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[ ] Josh
Githens, SC — WBC is many things to many people. This is what I hope to
perpetuate for the years to come. Representation for the growing young adult
segment is something that the Board needs. Some of my objectives include,
streamlining the registration process, scheduling effi ciency, and growing the
youth/young adult segment of the convention. I have 5 years of Toys R Us
Management/HR experience. I currently work for Hasbro toys. I have been a
GM for both Air Baron and Formula De. I look forward to serving the WBC and
gaming community for many years to come. |
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[ ] Ken Gutermuth, NC — My goal in seeking re-election is to continue to build
upon the success of the BPA and the WBC. My business background will allow
me to continue to contribute in making the BPA a strong organization in the
future. As for the WBC, I intend to continue to support the cross-genre gaming
while trying to enhance the experience for the next generation of gamers to
participate in and enjoy the WBC experience. As demonstrated over my last
nine years on the Board, I will continue to work with the Board in making the
WBC the best week of the year for all attendees. |
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[ ] Bruce Monnin, OH — I am running for re-election because I want to help preserve
the World Boardgaming Championships as the pre-eminent convention
for the competitive play of boardgames. I also wish to have the BPA continue
to support other events which promote increased and improved play of these
games, such as the BPA mini-cons and the BPA play-by-email tournaments.
I also want to ensure that the fun remains in the WBC, through such ideas as
the auction, the Team Tournament, the Caesar award, juniors’ and late night
events. |
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