At the February 20 meeting of the Job Search Focus Group, Bob Pautke announced that he would be resigning from the office of President, effective at the close of the March 12, 2012 meeting. He is undertaking a new opportunity which will restrict his ability to perform the functions he has been doing so ably for the last five years. This will not be an end to Bob’s participation with Job Search Focus Group simply that he will be stepping away from the duties of the president. Bob has been at the helm of JSFG for one quarter of its twenty years.An election will be held to fill the vacancy. The new president will assume office at the close of the March 12 meeting.Transition Process & Election Plan 1. Tue Feb 21: Nominations are open for JSFG President. The President’s fundamental responsibilities are:
----Serve best interests of members ----Leader of committee leaders
----Facilitate weekly meetings
2. Mon Feb 27 nomination process reviewed again at weekly meeting and continue to accept nominations
3. Mon Mar 5 election ----Each candidate gets 3-mins at start of meeting to speak to their background
----Voting by those members in good standing and physically at JSFG this day. Ballots collected, tabulated, and results announced ----Week of training and get ready
4. Mon Mar 12 Bob’s last day ----Bob as featured speaker: “Lessons”
----New President assumes responsibility @ 11:30am
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