If you haven't seen the results, know that the Iowa Chapter's members did
themselves proud in the Board elections.  Almost 23% of our membership
returned ballots; that's more than double the previous record turnout.
Some--maybe many--of the members of this list-serve worked to get out that
all-time vote.  Thank you:  our Sierra Club did itself proud, and this
Life Member is grateful!

Now, in typical Club fashion, we're already looking at the NEXT CAMPAIGN.
A discussion about where we go from here is rapidly taking shape.  How can
we realize more openness, honesty, and accuracy in our electoral
communications, whether they apply to referenda or candidate election? Can
we screen ALL board candidates better?  Can we set minimal candidate
eligibility criteria, such as 4 or 5 years' continuous membership and/or
demonstrated volunteer service?

I haven't checked it out yet, but I understand the groundswellsierra
website is, or will be, hosting a forum on electoral reform.  If you were
like me and cared about WHO got elected this time, I hope we can all keep
focusing on HOW we can better elect board members next time.

--Bill Witt

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