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

[Sheri Rubin]

Just a reminder that your candidate statement and nomination "form" are 
due by or before April 25th - that's THIS Sunday!

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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

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*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>

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*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: