To begin I would like to thank Sara Mooney for her work as the second United
States Ombudsman. She notified this council this morning that due to
increasing demands of her current life and work, she cannot dedicate the
time that this position deserves. However, she has agreed to remain in the
post while an election for her replacement is conducted.
When you have the opportunity, please reach out to Sara and thank her for
her hard work over the past year.
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At this point, I am announcing an all call for National Ombudsman:
The United States National Ombudsman (USNO) is the direct representative of
the membership on the Council and is responsible for communicating with
members and bringing widespread concerns, compliments, and criticisms to the
attention of the US Camarilla Council. Strong personal skills,
organizational ability, communication expertise, patience, reliable access
to email, ability to dedicate large amounts of time, and a willingness to
advocate for the members are all required to excel in this position.
The duties of the national Ombudsman are to be a representative voice of the
membership to the council and advocate for the membership.
The monthly status report is required so that the Camarilla Council and the
regional coordinators know what the USNO is doing. This report is due before
midnight (local time) on the 21st day of the following month. Unless the
USNO chooses to step down and relinquish their position early, a member
serves a two-year term as NO. At the end of this term, a new election is
held, though the same member may apply again. The NO may be removed from
office before their term expires through a referendum, or by a resolution of
the Camarilla Council.
The National Ombudsman is elected by a general vote of the membership. All
members in good standing in the US are eligible to vote in the election. The
election is administered by the Club Director.
Members wishing to submit an application for consideration should include
the following information in an email to clubdirector@white-wolf.com by June
1, 2008. Please cc Pearce Dreadin (pearce@tampabay.rr.com) on those emails.
Name
Camarilla membership number
Contact methods including address
E-mail
Telephone
Vision Statement: What would the applicant wish to do if he or she were in
the office?
Please note any disciplinary actions received within the last year.
Camarilla experience
Relevant Non-Camarilla experience–this may include education, certification
and professional experience.
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Once the candidate list has been finalized, the information will be shared
with the US Membership as a whole – so they can review, ask questions and
vote. Those process details will be released in June to the US Membership.
Thank you,
Kelley BH
WW2002021226
Club Director
