Election Time is coming!

[Boston Hangman]

Well I for one am hoping that this year we'll see some interest in the upcoming elections. It will be interesting to see who throws their hat in for the Executive Board positions.

[Chris Murphy]

The By-laws call those positions "Officers": President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary. All those positions are up for election this year.

[Cyndi]

Okay, I'll start. I have thought very hard about what I want to do for the Guild and have turned in my name to run as a candidate for President. I think that you will find that you will have choices this year, and I am proud to say that I'm honored to run with the nominees that I believe will be getting their names in as well. Everyone of us wants what we feel is best for the guild. It will be up to you to make the decision on what you want for the Guild as well. You can probably look for bios coming out in May. I think it will be an honorable race for all involved.

[Tim Bodine]

I have thought very hard about what I want to do for the Guild and have turned in my name to run as a candidate for President.

[Chris Murphy]

I'll second Tim's applause. I do hope that other members run for positions in this election and in next year's, for the Regional Director positions. Positions going to the only candidate running is not healthy for the organization. I would hope that members expressing discontent with Guild issues put their time where their mouth is, and become candidates for elected Guild positions. I'd also hope that those that see a future for the industry, for paperhangers, for the Guild, also put their names in the ring. Seeing if one can get support for a position or platform or idea is the real test of whether those thoughts are currently viable. The industry has been a mess for decades; we've all felt the pinch- it's tough out there. Putting some effort into the Guild isn't altruistic, it comes back to those who put it in, and I speak from experience.

[Lillian]

Very Well said Chris. I have been on the board for all but two terms since I joined the Guild. During the off terms, I was the alternate for the region. I want so much for new people to step up and take the leadership rolls. It has to be done. It is not healthy for the same people to serve in the same positions year after year. I see the Guild from a different prospective when I am not on the active board. The At Large members see it differently than the Chapter members view it. We love it when new members step forward. We welcome members to walk in our shoes, anytime.
I look forward to each years elections. Nominate someone to run!
My Best
Lillian