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.

	[  ] 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.
	[  ] 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.
	[  ] 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.
	[  ] 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.