In a message dated 7/1/2006 2:04:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, beesley@gmail.com writes:

I don't think two months to organise an election is too short. This is about electing someone from the community, not about bringing "visionaries from the outside world". Such people are more likely to be appointed than elected, and that will take place separately.

Just to point out what was clearly an oversight, Michael Davis is certainly an active member of the Board, though his work is behind the scenes. It is his dedication and meticulous attention to financial matters that keep the Foundation running.

Danny