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Originally Posted by rzage  I'm disapointed that Mike Ellis lost , he's a good man , a man of his word . Hope he runs next time .
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8,000 votes were cast from 33,000 members total. The way this works is via campaigning. The national bi-annual conventions are a must. People run for the Board immediately after the last election has closed. Sometimes, they run for four years before they win. Tenacity counts. It shows that you really want the job and therefore deserve it.
In addition, strong local support in several regions is important. You have to visit clubs and conventions outside of your home area in order to establish visibility. It can be hard. It might not be mandatory if you are from California and work the Pacific Coast for 3500 votes. Basically, however, the winners are those who have national recognition. It is a national club.
Publications help.
If you are a dealer, then you have customers who recognize your name. Your work for them is validated by their voting for you. (Or not. You have to consider that. Some dealers never leave money on the table. They don't win elections. Elections are popularity contests. Bottom line.)
Joseph Boling has been the chief judge of exhibits for many years. It does not matter so much what you do, but you have to do something.
A couple of people here have the visibility to serve on the ANA Board if they wish.
Mike M.
Michael E. Marotta
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