Guest TerryM Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:19 PM Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:19 PM Can an individual, during nominations from the floor, nominate himself for a Lodge office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:24 PM Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:24 PM 4 minutes ago, Guest TerryM said: Can an individual, during nominations from the floor, nominate himself for a Lodge office? No rule in RONR prohibits it, but it's probably a good idea to have a friend do it instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:29 PM Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 at 04:29 PM Oh, just go ahead and nominate yourself. But call it "volunteering" as it sounds MUCH nicer described that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFS1970 Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:00 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:00 PM On 2/20/2019 at 11:24 AM, George Mervosh said: No rule in RONR prohibits it, but it's probably a good idea to have a friend do it instead. Out of curiosity, why isn't it a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:10 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:10 PM Perhaps it is "indelicate". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:11 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:11 PM 7 minutes ago, AFS1970 said: Out of curiosity, why isn't it a good idea? Other members frequently think it is being impolite, presumptuous, self-serving, rude, etc. But it is perfectly permissible per RONR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:17 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:17 PM 6 minutes ago, Hieu H. Huynh said: Perhaps it is "indelicate". That's exactly what General Robert said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:17 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:17 PM FAR from "indelicate, impolite, presumptuous, self-serving, or rude" it exhibits an enthusiastic support of the aims of the organization! Are you more comfortable if it is renamed "volunteering"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:38 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 06:38 PM 20 minutes ago, George Mervosh said: That's exactly what General Robert said. And it may cause the dropping of crumpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted February 28, 2019 at 08:17 PM Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 at 08:17 PM I got crumbs on my waistcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Zook Posted March 1, 2019 at 03:40 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 at 03:40 AM One thing to keep in mind is that in a contested election, one will lose unless they have the vote of someone else. Having someone else nominate you is a demonstration that you have at least *some* support for your candidacy. OTOH, if the chairman calls for nominations, and there are not after a bit, "Sure, I'll do it." is often shortly followed by an election via acclamation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted March 1, 2019 at 04:00 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 at 04:00 AM 4 minutes ago, Nathan Zook said: One thing to keep in mind is that in a contested election, one will lose unless they have the vote of someone else. Having someone else nominate you is a demonstration that you have at least *some* support for your candidacy. OTOH, if the chairman calls for nominations, and there are not after a bit, "Sure, I'll do it." is often shortly followed by an election via acclamation. Oh yes. I've chaired an election meeting where the call for nominations for Secretary was followed by what seemed an eternity of silence. Members took a sudden and intense interest in their fingernails, or the ceiling tiles, until someone finally broke the silence with, "Okay already, I'll do it", followed by an uncontested election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Zook Posted March 1, 2019 at 04:23 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 at 04:23 AM 22 minutes ago, Gary Novosielski said: Oh yes. I've chaired an election meeting where the call for nominations for Secretary was followed by what seemed an eternity of silence. Members took a sudden and intense interest in their fingernails, or the ceiling tiles, until someone finally broke the silence with, "Okay already, I'll do it", followed by an uncontested election. My most recent one was in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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