[TheForge] ABANA Board Elections

[Chris Worsley]

Dave,
As a twenty year (or so)  member of abana, I find it interesting that it is now
necessary to bribe us to vote for officers. I don't need it, but I shall vote
anyway.
Chris
Alexandria VA


lama wrote:

> For all of you ABANA members out there.
> Each year ABANA members elect 5 of 15 board members for 3 year terms.
> The ballots and the candidates statements come in the August issue
> of The Anvil's Ring and will be simultaneously posted on the ABANA
> web site. This year promises to be a very exciting election with 10
> candidates running for office. You should fully familiarize yourself with
> the candidates and their platforms then fill out and return your ballot
> ASAP.
> Ballots must be received no later than September 15, 2003.
> This year for the first time ABANA is initiating the "Voter Incentive
> Program"
> to encourage members to participate in the election process by casting their
> ballot.
> One lucky member that returns their completed ballot will win a beautiful
> new anvil.
> Details will be in the election brochure included with your Anvil's Ring.
> Type: 50, 118 lb. Classic Two Horned Anvil
> donated by OLD WORLD ANVILS