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On Tuesday, December 18 at midnight, FSC’s elections for its 2008 Board of Directors will close. In my year of working for this fine organization I have learned that there exists no shortage of people with opinions about what FSC should or should not be doing. Yet I have been told that historically, just a fragment of FSC’s membership actually participates in the election. What’s that about?! Surely, an industry full of action-oriented, innovative mavericks who have unending opinions about FSC understand the importance of putting in place a solid board of leaders tasked with setting the organization’s course.

This year, we have made it particularly easy to vote. We have sent our members electronic ballots, and the whole voting process takes just minutes. If you are an FSC member in good standing, and have not received a ballot through e-mail or snail mail, contact me at diane@freespeechcoalition.com and I will make sure you get your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, what are you waiting for? The next chapter in FSC’s history is in your hands.

As FSC’s executive director, I direct the operations of the organization, but I work with the Board’s direction to set priorities for FSC. I have to say I will have little to no patience for people who complain about FSC if they haven’t participated at this very basic, yet crucial level. If you aren’t part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

FSC is an incredible organization and works extremely hard to meet the needs of its membership and the industry. I welcome comments and even criticism as I believe that is how we get a better understanding of the issues. However, know this: The first question out of my mouth to complainers about FSC in the coming year will be…Did you vote?

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