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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=511530406-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>Well Steve... one well intentioned member pointed out to me in an
email (just recieved) that what I'm doing is illegal... so essentially I'll just
back off from here. I don't know what to tell you...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> discussion-request@nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>steven
maxwell<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:03 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: Ballots<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV> I haven't got a ballot yet either and do want to vote. I'm in
the middle of moving but have already done the change of address at post office.
and NSRCA. </DIV>
<DIV>thanks</DIV>
<DIV> Steve Maxwell</DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net
href="mailto:derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net">Derek Koopowitz</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To: </B><A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> 12/19/2004 12:56:36 AM </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Ballots</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=833524705-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>Ed,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=833524705-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>We (the NSRCA board) originally decided to send out the ballots
with the membership renewal cards. Someone pointed out to us that we
needed to ensure that the ballots were to processed according to the by-laws
which meant that we had to find a 3rd party to verify the ballots after voting
and this caused a delay of a week. If we delay the election timeline a
week then we are in violation of the by-laws. The ballots should've been
in everyone's hands the end of November but only ended being mailed the
beginning of December. I am sure we can get you a new ballot and have it
mailed to the accountant before 12/31... I will do my darndest to see that
happens to anyone that did not receive a ballot (provided we know about
them). My only concern is that someone that is a little devious can work
the system and mail in a ballot without their name on it and then request a
new ballot be mailed to them and they can essentially vote twice. How
can we possibly verify that? If we are to be correct in this then any
ballot that we receive that does not have a name associated with it should not
be counted, don't you think?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=833524705-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>Help me (us) out here... we'll come up with a solution to your
problem and if we can not get you a ballot in time then we'll cross that
bridge when the time comes, but at least lets try to get you one in
time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ed
Alt<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004 8:55 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Cc:</B> 'Maureen Dunphy'<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
Ballots<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Derek:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>If you are sure that there are other members who may not
be getting the ballot in time, why not extend the deadline? It seems
like the responsibility for the late processing of the ballots is being
shifted to the membership. Seems backwards to me. I'm just trying
to communicate to anyone who has some control of the process that time is
running out for getting this done.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Ed</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net
href="mailto:derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net">Derek Koopowitz</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A title=mdunphy@avsia.com
href="mailto:mdunphy@avsia.com">'Maureen Dunphy'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:24
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Ballots</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=210592003-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>Actually Ed... the ballot is mailed out by our publisher...
not the accounting firm. I'm sure Maureen can print out one for you
and mail it to you and then as long as you mail it by the 31st you'll be
ok. Unfortunately, I'm sure you aren't the only person that has not
received their ballot - nothing is 100% sure. Please renew regardless
though - don't let the missing ballot determine your membership
status.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org">discussion-request@nsrca.org</A>
[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ed
Alt<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004 5:59 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: Ballots<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Derek:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I've contacted her already, but something tells me
it's all for naught. What are the chances this accounting firm is
going to have a responsive staff left this close before the holidays that
will find my ballot or print up a new one, send it, have it get here in the
Christmas mail crush and allow me to get it back in time? Not likely.
What's the plan for people that never get a ballot? I'm sitting here
with my NSRCA renewal card and wondering why I should send it back in if I
can't vote for the organization's leadership. Oh well.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Ed</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net
href="mailto:derekkoopowitz@earthlink.net">Derek Koopowitz</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004
8:25 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Ballots</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=276522301-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>Ed,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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color=#0000ff></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=276522301-19122004><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff>I got mine on Thursday (west coast) so you should have yours
already. Please contact Maureen and she'll try to get you one
ASAP. That goes for everyone that has not received one. BTW,
they are green in color - postcard size when folded in half. They
are due back - postmarked 12/31/04.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org">discussion-request@nsrca.org</A>
[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ed
Alt<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, December 18, 2004 5:13 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Ballots<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I still haven't received my election ballot.
Anyone else out there who hasn't received theirs? When are they due
back in?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
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