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* June 13, 2011 was established as the qualification deadline for the 2011 Canadian WSC team. | * June 13, 2011 was established as the qualification deadline for the 2011 Canadian WSC team. | ||
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* Prepared a qualification system for the Canadian team at the 2011 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]]. | * Prepared a qualification system for the Canadian team at the 2011 [[World SCRABBLE Championship]]. | ||
* Prepared a qualification system for the 2011 [[Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship]]. | * Prepared a qualification system for the 2011 [[Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Structure of Canadian Committee]] | ||
| + | * [[2013 World SCRABBLE Championship Canadian Qualification System]] | ||
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* [[2010 Causeway Challenge Canadian Qualification System]] | * [[2010 Causeway Challenge Canadian Qualification System]] | ||
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* [[2011 Canadian World SCRABBLE Championship Qualifying Tournament Venue Vote]] | * [[2011 Canadian World SCRABBLE Championship Qualifying Tournament Venue Vote]] | ||
* [[Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship Qualification System]] | * [[Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship Qualification System]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:42, 1 November 2011
The Canadian Committee is a NASPA committee established in February 2009 to manage matters pertaining solely to Canadian and not American players.
To contact the Canadian Committee send an email to naspa-canada@yahoogroups.com.
Contents
Members
The following members currently belong to the committee:
The following members have served past terms on the committee:
| John Robertson chair 2009-02-22~2010-07-16 | |
| John Robertson chair 2010-07-17~2010-12-31 | |
| John Robertson chair 2011-01-01~2013-12-31 | |
| John Robertson chair 2014-01-01~2016-03-07 | |
| John Robertson chair 2016-03-12~2016-12-31 | |
| John Robertson chair 2017-01-01~2018-01-15 | |
| Chris Cree (SM) ex officio 2009-02-22~2019-07-22 | |
| Albert Hahn (EX) 2009-02-25~2009-03-23 | |
| Tony Leah (EX) 2009-02-25~2009-12-31 | |
| Tony Leah (EX) 2010-01-01~2012-12-31 | |
| Siri Tillekeratne 2009-02-25~2011-12-31 | |
| Siri Tillekeratne 2012-01-01~2014-12-31 | |
| Siri Tillekeratne 2015-01-01~2017-12-31 | |
| Siri Tillekeratne 2018-01-01~2020-12-31 | |
| Siri Tillekeratne 2021-01-01~2021-06-03 | |
| David Boys (GM) 2009-02-25~2011-12-31 | |
| John Aitken 2009-03-27~2009-12-31 | |
| Jeff Parsons 2009-06-11~2010-12-31 | |
| Jeff Parsons 2011-01-01~2013-12-31 | |
| Randall Thomas (EX) 2010-01-01~2012-12-31 | |
| Lisa Kessler 2012-01-01~2014-12-31 | |
| Dallas Johnson ex officio 2013-01-01~2015-08-15 | |
| Mad Palazzo 2013-01-01~2015-12-31 | |
| Mad Palazzo 2016-01-01~2018-12-31 | |
| Sary Karanofsky 2013-01-01~2015-12-31 | |
| Bernard Gotlieb (EX) 2014-01-01~2016-12-31 | |
| Bernard Gotlieb (EX) 2017-01-01~2019-12-31 | |
| Andy Saunders 2015-01-01~2017-12-31 | |
| Andy Saunders 2018-01-26~2019-12-31 | |
| Andy Saunders 2020-01-01~2020-10-30 | |
| Josh Sokol (SM) 2016-01-01~2018-01-28 | |
| Josh Sokol (SM) chair 2018-01-29~2018-12-31 | |
| Rich Baker ex officio 2016-11-29~2021-06-30 | |
| Jason Broersma (EX) 2018-01-01~2020-12-31 | |
| Colin Viebrock 2019-01-01~2021-12-31 | |
| Jillian Bathgate 2020-01-01~2022-12-31 |
Rules Governing Canadian Committee Elections
Each year two CC positions will expire on December 31. Prior to that date, there will be a nomination period for new candidates (lasting from September 1 to October 15). During that time, all Canadian NASPA members in good standing may nominate themselves or have others nominate them to run for election to the CC. The incumbents may also seek re-election.
Each year the CC election period will run from November 1 to November 30. All Canadian NASPA members in good standing may vote in this election. An online voting system will be instituted. (The CC will appoint a returning officer responsible for handling and counting ballots cast by voters who prefer to vote by paper ballot.) All votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 30.
Each voter may vote for as many as two candidates on the ballot, but may only submit one ballot (either online or paper).
There is no limit to the number of candidates allowed to seek election each year. In most cases the two candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected to three-year terms that begin on the following January 1. (Note: Because there are maximum and minimum regional requirements for the CC, a scenario might exist where candidates finishing worse than second in the election could win a spot ahead of candidates who finished with a greater total of votes. Similarly, it is also possible for a candidate to win a CC spot by acclamation in a year when other candidates need to be elected. See Structure of Canadian Committee for further details.)
If an election ends in a tie that must be broken, a runoff election will be held. Deadlines to submit votes will be announced as necessary. If the runoff election ends in a tie, a lottery or coin toss will be used to break the tie.
Any disputes about the elections process will be decided by the CC members (excluding those running for re-election).
2011 Canadian Committee Election Candidates
The nomination period for the 2011 CC election began on September 1 and ran until October 15. Any Canadian NASPA member in good standing could have nominated himself/herself as a candidate or could have accepted a nomination from another Canadian NASPA member in good standing.
The following three Canadian NASPA members accepted nomnation for the 2011 CC election. They are listed below alphabetically:
- Lisa Kessler
- Carl Madden
- Siri Tillekeratne (incumbent) wins a seat by acclamation; see note #2
Notes:
1. Incumbent David Boys, whose term expires at the end of 2011, did not seek reelection.
2. Because Ontario already has two of the six CC members and, by rule, cannot have more than three members, Siri Tillekeratne (Western Canada) wins another term by acclamation because the other two nominees are both Ontarians. The other two candidates will vie for the one remaining vacant seat.
3. Mad Palazzo had originally accepted a nomination to run in the 2011 CC election, but formally withdrew from the process on October 22.
Candidates' Platforms
- Lisa Kessler:
As a life-long Scrabble enthusiast and club player for nearly 25 years, I've experienced being a newcomer, a rising expert, and am now a solid intermediate player, so I relate to all levels of player. I've been committed to serving the Scrabble community since 1999 when I became co-director and treasurer of the Toronto Scrabble Club, and continue in those capacities today. As well, I served on the NSA Advisory Board from 2002 - 2008. As a transplanted American and now a proud Canadian, I know how American issues can overshadow our own, and recognize the importance of having a strong Canadian Committee. Additionally, I bring a female perspective and voice to a historically all-male committee. It would be my privilege to serve on the Canadian Committee of NASPA.
- Carl Madden:
I have been a competitive Scrabble player for more than two decades. I feel I have a lot to offer to the CC and I look forward to working with those members who presently hold their positions. I would bring a firm, yet fair and youthful perspective to the committee which I believe it currently requires.
Agenda
The Committee has the following items on its agenda:
- Organize and administer all apsects of the 2011 CC election process.
- Examine the 2011 CNSC qualification process and consider making revisions to that process for future CNSCs.
- Consider a ratings fee surcharge on Canadian tournaments to help fund Canadian WSC players.
- Establish a mechanism for communicating with Canadian Scrabble players.
Recent activity
- Preparing a qualification system for the Canadian team at the 2013 World SCRABBLE Championship in progress
- June 13, 2011 was established as the qualification deadline for the 2011 Canadian WSC team.
- Established a permanent tie-breaking rule for all future CC elections.
- Amended the qualification rules for Canadians wishing to compete at the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship to account for NASPA's new SOWPODS rating list.
- Prepared a qualification system for the Canadian team at the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship.
- Prepared a qualification system for the 2011 Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship.