HI Folks Last week we asked for nominations or self nominations for a substitute for Alan's vote in the pending Board seat election( Alan is one of the two final candidates) We have heard from the community and Evan and Eduardo expressed interest in stepping up and we need to have an appropriate motion and Big Pulse vote In advance to this call for a vote. we are required by our existing Rules of procedures to have this person vote according to their personal beliefs. We are asking each candidate for a statement of how they plan to decide on who to vote prior to asking the NARALO membership to vote in Big Pulse. This gives the membership an opportunity to get insights into the individuals and provide a more balanced and reflective voting process. We are confident that both gentlemen and very experienced NARALO members they will provide a cogent statement. We are waiting for Ariel to provide the timelines for the actual vote. This situation only impacts NARALO and LACRALO since we are the only two RALO's that need to do this extra step some currently only two people are standing for the Board election. (Unless RALO petitions will change this) This doesn't alter our request at this time As to the actual Board candidates we will organizing a Meet the Candidate on our NARALO call plus I am sure staff will be organizing a purpose call. If you have any questions please contact me or Judith Thanks Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn@gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .