[arg_discuss] Call for Nominations - IGDA Alternate Reality Games SIG Elections

[Andrea Phillips]

I just wanted to chime in here and say: Seriously, folks, throw your
hat in the ring. Don't be shy.

I'm happy to continue on as chair if need be, but seeing somebody else
step up to the plate would not hurt my feelings. In fact, it would
remove a source of ongoing stress from my life, so you'd be doing me a
favor! ^_^


On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 3:17 AM, Sheri Rubin
<sheri at designdirectdeliver.com> wrote:

>

> Hello Everyone,

>

> The time has come for nominations for the Alternate Reality Games SIG's

> Chair. We have a shiny new set of procedures to follow as prescribed by the

> IGDA Board in order to formalize the SIG. Those of you interested in running

> for the Alternate Reality Games SIG Steering Committee should thoroughly

> read the information below and, if you agree to abide by all of the

> requirements, email your self-nomination form to me at

> sheri at designdirectdeliver.com by or before April 25th, 2010.  If you have

> any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

>

> Happy elections!

> Sheri

>

> --

> *Sheri Rubin*

> CEO and Founder

>

> *Design Direct Deliver*

> Website: www.designdirectdeliver.com <http://www.designdirectdeliver.com>

> Email: sheri at designdirectdeliver.com <mailto:sheri at designdirectdeliver.com>

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

> *IGDA ALTERNATE REALITY GAMES SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ELECTION INFORMATION

> *

> */Call for Nominations

> /*

> The Alternate Reality Games Special Interest Group's Chair shall supervise

> and control the business, property, and affairs of the SIG, except as

> otherwise expressly provided by law, the IGDA SIG Reference Manual, or the

> IGDA Bylaws. The officers of the SIG shall consist of a Chair, a Steering

> Committee of at least three (3) members (which includes the Chair), and a

> Content Manager (who can also be a steering committee member). The SIG shall

> have such other officers as the Steering Committee may deem necessary and

> such officers shall have the authority prescribed by the Committee. One

> person may hold more than one office.

>

>

> /*Election Timeline

> */

> The following schedule will be followed for the election process (specific

> dates will be announced as soon as they are available):

>

>   * A call for nominations and request for candidate statements.

>     (April 19th, 2010)

>   * Nominations closed. All nominations must be received by this date.

>     Must be a member by this date to participate in the vote. (April

>     25th, 2010)

>   * Nominees' statements will be posted on the website. (April 26th -

>     April 30th, 2010)

>   * Elections start. Nominees can make posts to mailing list/forums

>     addressing their nomination. (May 3rd, 2010)

>   * Deadline for holding the election. The SIG must hold its election

>     meeting by first of the year (changed for this transition period);

>     must provide notice of the election on the SIG Mailing List; and

>     must allow nominees to address the Mailing List prior to the vote.

>     Votes will be cast using the IGDA website (more info to come

>     later). Ballots are compiled electronically. The winner will be

>     announced by email within one week of the close of the election

>     period. (Elections End May 14th, 2010)

>   * Newly elected Chair officially take office. (May 17th, 2010)

>   * Chair seeks out and appoints leadership council [steering

>     committee] and announces appointments to SIG. (May 24, 2010)

>

>

> /*Qualification for Office

> */

>

>  1. Must be a member of the IGDA in good standing.

>  2. Must be a member in at least two (2) membership years prior.

>  3. Must agree to abide by the Leadership (Board of Directors) Code of

>     Ethics found here:

>     http://www.igda.org/sites/default/files/IGDA_Board_Code-of-Ethics.pdf

>  4. The nominee must have read the IGDA SIG Reference Manual and agree

>     to be bound by its terms. The manual can be found here:

>

> http://www.igda.org/sites/default/files/IGDA_SIG_Reference_Manual_Rev020609.pdf.

>

>

> /*Level of Commitment

> */

> Approximately 2 - 3 hours per month.  Meetings will be held online (with

> some potential meetings at conferences)

>

> *Note: *For this first term it will be shortened and service will last from

> May 17th through November 30th, 2011. All subsequent terms will be two

> full-year terms. For example, the next term would run from December 1st,

> 2011 to November 30th, 2013. This is to help transition us to the desired

> timeline mentioned in the SIG manual while still having elections done this

> year.

>

> /*Member Nominations

> */

> Any member who meets the qualifications above may nominate himself - or

> herself - for election, by following the procedure below.

>

>

> _/Candidates’ Statements

> /_

> Each candidate will have the opportunity to prepare a statement that will be

> published to the IGDA web site and emailed to SIG members as part of the

> election materials. This statement may be no more than 400 words long. Any

> statements longer than 400 words will be returned to the candidate and the

> candidate will be asked to provide a shorter one. If no statement of 400

> words or less is provided before the close of nominations, the election

> materials will state that no statement was provided. Candidates are advised

> to maintain a professional tone and focus their statements on their personal

> philosophy, priorities and goals for the SIG (e.g., 3/4 of statement). It is

> acceptable for candidates to provide some background on themselves (e.g.,

> 1/4 of statement).

>

> Candidates must send their statements to Sheri Rubin or

> sheri at designdirectdeliver.com, on or before the close of nominations (April

> 25th). No candidate’s statement will be edited for any reason. However, the

> elections coordinator reserves the right to request edits or revisions if it

> is deemed that a candidate’s statement contains inaccuracies, false

> statements, or inappropriate language or content.

>

>

> _/Withdrawal

> /_

> Candidates who want to withdraw from the election before the election

> materials are emailed to members should notify the SIG Chair prior to the

> election meeting.

>

> _/IGDA Nomination Application

> /_

> Please read and complete the following nomination form and return it to

> Sheri Rubin at sheri at designdirectdeliver.com by or before April 25th, 2010.

>

> I hereby nominate myself, (Full Legal Name), for election to serve as Chair

> of the Alternate Reality Games (ARG) Special Interest Group (SIG) of the

> International Game Developers Association (IGDA). In consideration of my

> being accepted as a candidate, I certify that:

>

> - I have read the SIG Reference Manual of the IGDA, and I agree to abide by

> its terms throughout my term of office;

>

> - I have read the IGDA Leadership Code of Ethics and agree to abide by its

> terms throughout my term of office;

>

> - I meet the qualifications for Chair/Steering Committee Member of the ARG

> SIG of the IGDA as specified in the manual; and

>

> - I understand the significance of being a Chair and accept the

> responsibility of governing the IGDA Alternate Reality Games SIG.

>

> Name (please be aware that typing your name here constitutes a signature):

>

> Email Address:

>

> Date:

>

>

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