how about using a 'b' for westside as it's actually referred to as bestside
around these parts? ;)

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "Char Majeski" <char@...> wrote:
>
> Just make sure to use small n, w, or s for the zone code -  unless you're in
> the east zone - then use "E" (only the east zone uses a capital letter)
>
>
>
>
>
> From: mfa-online@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mfa-online@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of todd9500
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:26 PM
> To: mfa-online@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [mfa-online] voting website
>
>
>
>
>
> Mike wrote:
>
> Each current member should receive a postcard. It has all this
> information, including directing you to the website
> https://votingplace.net/mfa where if you cannot make the meeting I
> encourage you to take advantage of this absentee opportunity.
>

JDL
Did you see the "(actually this was my error)"? It was the only
difference between the zone uploads, but it was an oversight on my part.
Geez! Can't take a joke?

It sounds like it is up and running smoothly. Remember that if you vote
on line you relinquish your opportunity to vote for a specific person at
the meeting. In the case where there is only one candidate, if you wish
to vote for ANYONE OTHER THAN the current nominee you can vote for
"Nominee #2", and your vote will go to the member nominated from the
floor, at the meeting. The quantity of "Nominee #2" ballots will be
split equally between them if there are two or more nominees for that
position from the floor.

Give me a call at 651-484-5035 if you're still having 'issues', and
can't log in.

Mike Snelson
#1193
MFA Election Committee



JDL wrote:
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Mike Snelson <discindude@...
> <mailto:discindude%40comcast.net>> wrote:
>  > OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu
>  >
>  > After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
>  > Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
>  > and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
>  > use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
>  > Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their
> zone.
>
> You lost me. What relationship does the Mider Cup have to board elections?
>
> --
> JDL
>
>

Mike wrote:

Each current member should receive a postcard. It has all this
information, including directing you to the website
https://votingplace.net/mfa where if you cannot make the meeting I
encourage you to take advantage of this absentee opportunity.

I think it's a filter for the ZC position.

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, JDL <jamesludlow@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Mike Snelson <discindude@...> wrote:
> > OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu
> >
> > After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
> > Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
> > and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
> > use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
> > Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their zone.
>
> You lost me.  What relationship does the Mider Cup have to board elections?
>
> --
> JDL
>

So simple and easy!  good work Snelly and BOD for putting this together...I do
hope we can put in further checks to prevent voting fraud such as using a
registered email address / mailing address or something other than mfa # and
zone as that information is shared publicly already.  If ACORN gets a hold of
that, watch out!

now where's my "I VOTED" sticker?


--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "Juju" <junnilab@...> wrote:
>
> Wow, that was really easy to use.  Thanks again for setting that up and
allowing all of our members an opportunity to cast their vote.
>
> --- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, Mike Snelson <discindude@> wrote:
> >
> > OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu
> >
> > After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
> > Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
> > and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
> > use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
> > Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their zone.
> >
> > If you have been able to access and did not vote for some reason it will
> > ask you to log in at least an hour from when you closed the poll.
> >
> > Sorry for the confusion.
> > Mike Snelson
> > MFA Election committee
> > 651-484-5035
> >
>

Wow, that was really easy to use.  Thanks again for setting that up and allowing
all of our members an opportunity to cast their vote.

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, Mike Snelson <discindude@...> wrote:
>
> OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu
>
> After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
> Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
> and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
> use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
> Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their zone.
>
> If you have been able to access and did not vote for some reason it will
> ask you to log in at least an hour from when you closed the poll.
>
> Sorry for the confusion.
> Mike Snelson
> MFA Election committee
> 651-484-5035
>

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Mike Snelson <discindude@...> wrote:
> OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu
>
> After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
> Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
> and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
> use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
> Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their zone.

You lost me.  What relationship does the Mider Cup have to board elections?

--
JDL

OK everyone. Sorry for the snafu

After clicking on the "Click this button to vote" fill out the First
Name, Last Name, member number (Let me know if you need your number),
and when you get to the 'zone' field, the North, West and South zones
use a 'n', 'w', or 's' for this field. Since the East Zone won the MIder
Cup (actually this was my error), the East zone uses a 'E' for their zone.

If you have been able to access and did not vote for some reason it will
ask you to log in at least an hour from when you closed the poll.

Sorry for the confusion.
Mike Snelson
MFA Election committee
651-484-5035

Is there a reason that they don't let individuals sponsor signs for Kaposia? 
I haven't seen any plans for revisions of the course but I feel sure that many
holes won't change.  Kaposia is very run down and it deserves some love.

   With the election coming us fast it makes me think of the things a new pres
should be doing.

  We need to get involved more in High Schools.  Disc golf has issues with other
sports and short seasons due to the school year but it really needs to grow at
this level.  My son, for instance, can't really play any tournaments other than
in Late August/ early Sepember due to conflicts with baseball and football.
Having a pres work on this would be big.

  Growing at the college level is another area to be addressed.  If bike polo can
get organized we can also.  From talking to students on the course it seems very
few college age people know that the MFA exists.  Organised events and outreach
can be expanded.

   Mark

   --- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "yevenstee" <yevenstee@...> wrote:
>
> KAPOSIA - Look, people can say all they want," Boo hoo, what about my course? 
What about my zone? ".  ONE of the NINE biggest events in the country, for the
entire year, is held at KAPOSIA every year.  You know what I hear a lot?  That
Kaposia is the most run down course of all that are played.  This is coming from
people that are out of state.
>

To one and all who are trying to access the on-line absentee vote.

I am working diligently to repair what is need to allow access. This may
take me a few hours but once corrected I will post here that the access
is available. Please be patient.

Mike

Yep- that's what I got too. I tried upper case, lower case, just first letter
upper case. I tried the same for my zone... just in case it was finiky (however
you spell it) like that. Still no luck. Just tried again with the same error. I
do hope it can get worked out so that my vote can be counted since I will be
leaving town Friday afternoon!

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "todd9500" <todd9500@...> wrote:
>
> Operator error here.  I do get to the 2nd screen. Once I fill in the blanks to
ID myself, it replies:
>
> "Cannot identify you as a voter. Please check your identifying info and try
again."
>
> Todd
>

System cannot identify me.  Mike, can you send me my login details so I can
access system?

mdmudra at hotmail.com

Thanks!
muddy

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "todd9500" <todd9500@...> wrote:
>
> Mike wrote:
>
> Each current member should receive a postcard. It has all this
> information, including directing you to the website
> https://votingplace.net/mfa where if you cannot make the meeting I
> encourage you to take advantage of this absentee opportunity.
>
> You will be asked to identify yourself, and then offered your nominees... AS
OF THE CLOSE OF THE ON-LINE NOMINATION CUTOFF, TUESDAY, 11/10/09, AT 5:00 PM.
All nominations will be posted here Wednesday morning.
>
> Your vote will only be counted once. If you vote on line and attend the
> meeting you will NOT be given a 'second vote' even if there is a better
> candidate nominated from the 'floor' while the election is taking place.
> This will be strictly enforced. (All the more reason to nominate your
> favorites now!).
>
> Sincerely,
> The MFA Election Committee (Lyle and Mike)
> 651-484-5035
>

Operator error here.  I do get to the 2nd screen. Once I fill in the blanks to
ID myself, it replies:

"Cannot identify you as a voter. Please check your identifying info and try
again."

Todd

I ran into the same problem. Now I can't get past the "click this button to
vote".  The website must be busy or something.

Todd
MFA #1104

=====================

Jason wrote:

I tried to vote but I am getting an error that states that I can not be
identified as a voter.

The system traced your voting history and won't allow you to vote based on poor
decisions made previously.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, Jason Wilder <jasoncwilder@...> wrote:
>
> I tried to vote but I am getting an error that states that I can not be
> identified as a voter.
>

Mike wrote:

Each current member should receive a postcard. It has all this
information, including directing you to the website
https://votingplace.net/mfa where if you cannot make the meeting I
encourage you to take advantage of this absentee opportunity.

You will be asked to identify yourself, and then offered your nominees... AS OF
THE CLOSE OF THE ON-LINE NOMINATION CUTOFF, TUESDAY, 11/10/09, AT 5:00 PM. All
nominations will be posted here Wednesday morning.

Your vote will only be counted once. If you vote on line and attend the
meeting you will NOT be given a 'second vote' even if there is a better
candidate nominated from the 'floor' while the election is taking place.
This will be strictly enforced. (All the more reason to nominate your
favorites now!).

Sincerely,
The MFA Election Committee (Lyle and Mike)
651-484-5035

Snelly, are u posting the link and instructions for absentee voting?

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "Jay" <snijay@...> wrote:
>
> But, I do want to say- Thanks to the 2009 BOD for the change in allowing us to
vote absentee if we can't make the meeting. It's great for those south and north
zone members who live 2 or more hours away, and might not have the time to day
trip to the metro. It is nice to know our vote will still be counted.
>
>  With this, I hope that people who are in town and are able to make the
meeting will go,rather than vote absentee.
>
> --- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "Jay" <snijay@> wrote:
> >
> > Not sure who needs this- but I went online just now to vote, as I will be in
South Carolina over the weekend. I put in my name, MFA #, and zone, and it
wouldn't recognize me and allow me to vote. Can we get this resolved so I can
vote? Thanks!
> >
>

But, I do want to say- Thanks to the 2009 BOD for the change in allowing us to
vote absentee if we can't make the meeting. It's great for those south and north
zone members who live 2 or more hours away, and might not have the time to day
trip to the metro. It is nice to know our vote will still be counted.

  With this, I hope that people who are in town and are able to make the meeting
will go,rather than vote absentee.

--- In mfa-online@yahoogroups.com, "Jay" <snijay@...> wrote:
>
> Not sure who needs this- but I went online just now to vote, as I will be in
South Carolina over the weekend. I put in my name, MFA #, and zone, and it
wouldn't recognize me and allow me to vote. Can we get this resolved so I can
vote? Thanks!
>

Not sure who needs this- but I went online just now to vote, as I will be in
South Carolina over the weekend. I put in my name, MFA #, and zone, and it
wouldn't recognize me and allow me to vote. Can we get this resolved so I can
vote? Thanks!

Jordan Sorenson for MFA President

First of all I would like to thank all of the amazing members of this incredible club.  Watching what the MFA can do when motivated really helped my love of disc sports grow and want to get involved.  So thank you to all of the volunteers and quite contributors who help keep the tradition of this club moving forward every day.

One of the main reasons that I am running for President is to help create a more organized structure and add more accountability for all elected officials.  I feel that the club as a whole has great intentions but we just need to hone our energy and emotions in a way to better to facilitate the growing number of disc sport participants.  

I would like to see us branch out and create a partnership with the Twin Cities Ultimate League to where we can get involved in any capacity.  I think that the MFA does an excellent job promoting disc golf throughout the state, but what about the other disc disciplines?

I want the website become more user friendly and provide more information on club officials and proceedings while staying savvy to the eye.  With better organization and navigation we can reach so many who are looking to get involved with local disc sports.  People who want to get involved are people who volunteer and being a club run on volunteers we would welcome the help!

I would also like to see the implementation of an MFA Facebook page.  I understand that the MFA yahoo online is a vital part for a lot of us to stay connected.  By adding Facebook we will have the ability to reach a lot of the same audience as well as tap into the vast network of disc golfers all over the world with updates on the club activites.

In addition to creating better outreach I would like to see us get more recreational disc golfers involved.  I think it is a little tragic that most people sign up for the PDGA before the MFA.  I would like to see the creation of a MSL (Minnesota State League)  this would be run like an MST where people who are participating in local leagues can now earn points (separate from MST and MDS) for an overall MFA points championship.  By creating something like this it will entice non MFA and PDGA members to get excited about playing competitively outside the expense of a PDGA MST sanctioned event.  This idea is still in the planning stage but I feel it can be vital step to help grow the base of our club and provide guidance to those who want to get involved with the disc community in any capacity.

In summation this club is part of a proud tradition, a tradition that has generated numerous friendships and partnerships all because of the mutual love for a flying disc.  I promise to honor where the MFA has come from and support its growth in the future it whatever capacity.  Remember it takes many to affect change but one to peruse it.  Please support me as your president and I will work hard to promote what the MFA has to offer in every aspect of disc sports with your help.

I am greatful for you vote. . .

Thank you

Jordan Sorenson

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

651-308-1295

Hateraide44@ h o t m a I l. c o m

MFA # 1654

2010 MFA Presidential Candidate

2008-2009 MFA East Zone Coordinator

Lakewood Hills Disc Golf Co-Founder

2009 Mider Cup Champions Team Captain

See you on the course!