openSUSE:Board election templates
Announcing the board election template
This years openSUSE Election Committee is in the pleasant position to announce the 2013 Board elections[0]. There will be 4 seats to be elected, 2 for a 2 year term, and 2 for a 1 year term. The time-line we decided for this years elections is the following: * 28.10. Start of standing up for candidacy, nominating candidates, apply for membership * 18.11. Start of campaign * 2.12. Ballots open * 15.12. End of voting * 16.12. Announcement of the results If you want to participate in the openSUSE board and influence the future direction of the project please stand up and announce[1] your candidacy. If you know someone who you would like to see on the board, feel free to contact the election officials team ad propose your candidate. All openSUSE members[2] are eligible to vote. If you are a contributor of openSUSE but you are not a member yet, apply for membership now[3] and be a part of the changes to come. With Honor This years Election Committee Harisankar P S Izabel Valverde Thomas Schmidt [0] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election#Phase_0:_Notification_of_Intent_to_Run_or_nomination [2] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Members [3] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Membership_officials#Process
Extending election timeline template
Hi, the openSUSE board decided to extend the deadline for announcing candidacy for the next openSUSE board [1]. There are 3 seats to be elected (2 non-Novell, 1 Novell) for a 2 year period. Currently we have 3 announced candidates: - Rupert Horstkötter - Bryen M Yunashko - Pavol Rusnak So, if you want to participate in the openSUSE board and influence the future direction of the project please stand up and announce your candidacy. If you want to vote for the candidates, please make sure your openSUSE membership [2] is approved. If you have any questions about the election or the board's tasks, please contact the election commitee (election-officials@opensuse.org) or the board (board@opensuse.org). The updated election schedule: October 26th, 2009 (Phase 0) * Start of 5 week period to apply for an openSUSE membership (in order to vote). * Start of 5 week phase to stand for a position in the openSUSE Board. November 30th, 2009 * Notification of intent to run, and application for an openSUSE membership close (end of phase 0). December 1st, 2009 (Phase 1) * Start of 1 week campaign for the candidates before the ballots open (campaign might be done until ballots close). December 8th, 2009 (Phase 2) * Ballots open Members will be able to cast their votes at: https://users.opensuse.org/my/elections December 22nd, 2009 * Ballots close (end of phase 2) Greetings [1] http://en.opensuse.org/Board_Election [2] http://en.opensuse.org/Member
Candidate nomination template
Subject: You got nominated for the openSUSE Board
Hi Kostas! You have been nominated by Henne Vogelsang to run for a position in the openSUSE board. [1] The board has 2 seats to be elected in December 2012. [2] This is your chance to have a major word in leading the openSUSE project. It would be great if you step up for candidacy! To do so, please announce your candidacy until November 27th. [3] If you have any questions, please contact the election committee at: election-officials@opensuse.org and we will gladly help you. Greetings from your election committee [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board [2] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election [3] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election#Phase_0:_Notification_of_Intent_to_Run_or_nomination
Candidates platform template
Subject: openSUSE Board election: start your campaign
Hello board candidates! Thanks a lot for standing up for candidature of the openSUSE board 2012. To introduce yourself to the community and to describe your vision and goals for the openSUSE project we prepared a platform in the wiki[1] for each candidate. Please give your page some love. Timeline of the next election milestones: November 18th, 2013 (Phase 1) * Start of 2 weeks campaign for the candidates before the ballots open (campaign might be done until ballots close). December 2nd, 2013 (Phase 2) * Ballots open December 15th, 2013 * Ballots close (end of phase 2) December 16th, 2013 * Announcement of the results Greetings from your election committee [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election#Candidates
Election started template
Subject: openSUSE Board election
The openSUSE board election just started! Please go to: https://connect.opensuse.org/pg/polls/read/digitaltomm/42100/opensuse-board-election-2012 and cast your vote for this election. All openSUSE members[1] are eligible to vote. The board consist of one appointed chairperson and 5 elected members who may serve up to 2 consecutive terms on the board. In this election we will have 2 seats to get elected. Henne Vogelsang's seat is coming to expiration, and in addition he is completing his two-term limit. That means he is not eligible for re-election this time. Manu was appointed this year after Peter Linnell stepped down. Peter was elected in January of 2011. Thus, Manu's seat is up for election, but he is eligible to get re-elected. The election period ends at December the 16th. All candidates have put their agenda on the wiki[2], linked as "Platform" after the candidates' name. If you have any questions, please contact the election officials (election-officials@opensuse.org). Greetings [1] http://en.opensuse.org/Members [2] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election
Election reminder template
The openSUSE board election[1] started last week and already ~25% of the openSUSE members casted their vote! If you didn't vote yet, we ask you to do so now at: https://connect.opensuse.org/pg/polls/read/digitaltomm/10769/opensuse-board-election-2010 All openSUSE members[2] are eligible to vote. Some members reported problems in the voting system, and those are fixed now. We are sorry for the inconvenience. The election period ends at January the 26th. All candidates have put their agenda on the wiki[1], linked as "Platform" after the candidates' name. If you have any questions, please contact the election officials (election-officials@opensuse.org). Greetings [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_2010 [2] http://en.opensuse.org/Members
Election results template
The openSUSE board election[1] closed today, so we have 2 new members on the board replacing Pascal Bleser and Henne Vogelsang. Election results: Henne Vogelsang, 125 votes Peter Linnell, 72 votes Sankar P, 71 votes Sebastion Kuegler, 64 votes Chuck Payne, 39 votes Nelson Marques, 23 votes which makes 220 votes out of 469 members who were eligible to vote. Thanks for all candidates who stepped up and all members who casted their votes! Greetings from the election committee! (election-officials@opensuse.org) [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_2010