I currently write the editorial for the PASS Connector which is published every two weeks as part of my role on the Board of Directors. I'm cross posting those editorials here as well as to the main PASS blog.

Just one topic this week – elections! If you haven’t seen the announcement already, we’ve posted the slate of candidates for the 2009 PASS Election. Here they are:

· Jeremiah Peschka

· Matt Morollo

· Thomas LaRock

· Brian Moran

You can read more details about each candidate along with details of the election process. Our nomination committee was lead by Immediate Past President Kevin Kline and consisted of Judy Christianson (Executive Director), Rushabh Mehta (VP Finance), Allen Kinsel, and Brian Knight. They reviewed 11 applications, interviewed 7 nominees, and selected the final four candidates to compete for three vacant seats on the Board of Directors for the 2010-2010 term.

By now you should have received an email from PASS asking you to complete a qualification survey as a pre-requisite to voting this year – provided to anyone who was a member prior to May 2009. In just a couple weeks those of you who completed the survey will receive a link to your 2009 ballot. Please take the time to read about the candidates, read their blogs, and vote carefully for the three best candidates.

Winners will be announced before the PASS Summit this year, leveling the playing field for those unable to attend and campaign, and also giving the Board time to work with the new members to insure a smooth transition in January.