Curious post though Powelly, for you are one who complains everytime somebody stands for the board because they are imposing the costs of an election upon the club. Interesting change of tune.
I have always been in favour of the "democratic" process DCrane as long as those standing were actually bringing something of substance to the table.
Elections that are for the betterment of the club are needed. Elections bought on by those just wanting to stir up trouble for the sake of it are a waste of money IMHO
Last year for example we had people who put their hands (which I have no problem with) but they failed to give us the members anything concrete with regard to what they would bring to the table. For memory they told us what was wrong, sooked about the club but not what they could do to improve things. Eg one said we needed to start keeping sponsors but refused to answer how they would do it or what sponsors if any they could entice to the club....
People standing just for the sake of it who come to the table with no actual plan other than complaining is what i have a problem with and yes in those case an election to me is a waste of money and not in the best interest of the Club
However in this case my issue is this. What happens if there were more than these 2 candidates? Shouldn't we at least know about it?
I have no problem with a committee speaking to candidates because to brutually honest I doubt some people would really understand what's involved in being a company director let alone a director of a footy club and that information should be spelled out and that's where the comittee is a good thing. But do have reservations that a committee maybe recommending people withut us even knowing at a minimum who any other candidates might be and therby taking away our right to make a choice
Could this be because one W Powell may want to stand for the board one day?
Nope
; though haivng said that I reckon I would be a very good director
