Editing Election-20070609

This special election is to fill the position of Treasurer on the WPLUG board.  This new officer will serve on the WPLUG board until October 2007, the end of the current term.  This is the only position we are electing for at this meeting.

There are two candidates running for the position, [[User:Michael.Hansell | Michael Hansell]] and [[User:curlynoodle | David Kraus]].  The board sent a brief questionnaire to the candidates, and their statements appear at the bottom of this page.

= Ask the Candidates =

There will be a special ask the candidates session in the WPLUG IRC channel (irc.freenode.net, channel #wplug) on Wendesday, June 6th, 2007 from 8-9pm EDT.  We encourage all members to attend and ask questions of the candidates.  There will '''not''' be an ask the candidates session at the user meeting.

= Candidate Statements =
These responses are exactly as received by the WPLUG board.  The only changes were wiki formatting to make it preformatted text.

== David Kraus ==

 == Background Information ==
 Your Name: David Kraus (apa curlynoodle)
 
 Your Profession:
 Automation/Controls Developer
 
 How long Have You Been Involved With WPLUG?
 I began as a list lurker in 2005, then signed on as an active member
 in Aug 2006.
 
 == Candidate Questions ==
 What qualities do you think make you qualified for Treasurer?
 
 - I strive to build and maintain professional yet collegial
 relationships with my fellow WPLUG members and others in the
 organization.
 - I pride myself as being a trustworthy person who can also add,
 subtract, multiply and divide.
 
 What is one new idea that you'd like to implement as a member of the
 WPLUG board?
 
 Organize an introductory presentation/workshop for local middle and
 high school students to help bolster interest in compsci, programming,
 OSS, and Linux.  (May not be a 'new' idea, but  I think its a good
 one.)
 
 What are some things you can help WPLUG do better as a member of
 the WPLUG board?
 
 - Actively seek new presenters for meetings and special events.
 - Promote the organization (and Linux) in new areas of industry. i.e.
 automation and controls.
 - Help with site content updates and communications.
 
 Final Free Response Space (use this to say anything else):
 
 If elected, I pledge to execute the role of WPLUG Treasurer to the
 best of my ability and always in the best interest of the
 organization. I will do my part to strengthen the organization and
 help make it an even better resource for our community. 

== Michael Hansell ==
 My name is Michael Hansell, I've been with WPLUG since BethLynn
 introduced me back in 2004. I have recently graduated (April 2007) from
 the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in ADMJ Computer Forensics.
 During the last semester I worked under BethLynn at TimeSys Corporation
 as a Systems Administrator. Before that I worked with X-Cel Quality
 Services as a Manager of Information Systems for about 7 years.
 
 While with WPLUG I have been on numerous committees, including currently
 the Investigating Committee, and the Public Relations committee. 
 
 While at the University of Pittsburgh I was the President of the Impax
 Advance Weapons Club, Vice President for Panther Grappling club,
 Business Manager for 3 clubs; the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club, Abro's
 Capoeira club, and the Panther Grappling club.
 
 I also earned my Eagle Scout badge from troop 195 in 1998. 
 
 I’m currently looking for a job, and am looking at going for my Masters
 of Business Administration, Masters of Information Systems, and/or
 Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) Security Assured
 Information Systems (SAIS). There is also talk of me doing a seminar for
 the American Society for Quality speaking about ISO certifications and
 Linux.
 
 While with the martial art clubs at Pitt I had the reputation for being
 the go to guy for interclub communication and was responsible for alot
 of get togethers. In this grain I would like to see WPLUG have more
 connection with some of the other communities of the PA, Ohio, and WV areas.