Happy Blind-Side, Mr.President
John Whalen, who has presided for the past 3 years, didn't flinch when Tom Weber's name was tossed out along with his own during nominations. But when the voting came in 4-2 for Weber as President, Whalen couldn't help but speak in his native tongue: body language. His face contorted as if he was waging an inner skirmish with serious gas. This was a blindside of monumental proportions that even shocked Jeff Probst.
VP - Whalen withdraws his name
Then came Vice President and there was Whalen's name tossed out along with current Vice-President John Welke and Jill Camber-Davidson. In a surprise move, Whalen withdrew his name from contention. Was he taking his basketball and going home after being denied the top dog slot? The vote came back 4-2 in favor of Welke. Hmmmm 4-2 again. Wonder if the same people were the 4 and the 2.
Clerk - Unanimous!
Only one nomination was provided: Jill Camber-Davidson, and so the vote of 6-0 was not a surprise.
Treasurer - For All the Marbles
This has been Seabass McCourt's sandbox for the past two years. In a surprise move, only two names were nominated: newcomer Mike Krachey (who has a financial background) and John Whalen (who does not). Hey! Did someone forget about Seabass? The first vote came back deadlocked at 3 votes each for Krachey and Whalen. Hmmmmm did one of the "4" go another way? Clearly somebody did something unexpected.
On the second ballot, Whalen received 4 votes to Krachey's 2 and became Treasurer. Does that seem odd only to us?
Deputy Clerk
Two names were tossed out: Caren Diedrich and Mike Krachey. Diedrich indicated that she did not wish to be Deputy Clerk, so Krachey's position was sealed on a 6-0 vote.Wow. Seabass got smoked. Skunked. Denied. Rejected. Not nominated for ANY position. Was this a referendum on Seabass's inappropriate stunt at the annual meeting? Or did these folks know something we did not?
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