I seldom make any replies because I feel as if my input is unnecessary. Also, I've been meaning to change the email domain used for the list as I always seem to unintentionally send 2 messages as a reply which is annoying...

At any rate, throughout my years of knowing CJ he has always been a man of good character with a solid moral compass. IMHO while yes, for a Steering Committee "soft skills" are necessary... I do appreciate the upfront and blunt way in which CJ carries himself.

Some may say "tact" is necessary in this context but I respectfully disagree. IMHO I would want someone to be upfront with any umbrage they take with me, or how an organization is ran. With someone whose heart is in the right place, like CJ. I'd say VCF would benefit from him on the Steering Committee.

Just my 2 cents

-Dmitry

30.11.2024, 15:53, "Andrew Diller via vcf-midatlantic" <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>:

Agreed, however there have been postings here on this list (and elsewhere) that lend me to believe there is some personal growth needed before I could vote for a candidate such as CJ for the important position on the Steering Committee. The other nominees are just clearly much easier votes for me.

Fixing computers does not always translate to many of the soft skills needed for a successful tenure on the VCF Steering Committee. I hope you would realize that.

I'm only calling attention to this since CJ and the others put themselves out for public scrutiny. The nominees should all be aware of this, and nothing personal here (save for my opinion of course)... I want the best for VCF MidAtlantic (or is it MARCH???).

-andy

On Nov 30, 2024, at 2:41 PM, Ian Litchfield via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

I would like to interject and state that CJ has been working in the
background on equipment in the warehouse, is a very consistent member
showing up to a majority events and has been instrumental towards repairing
many of our artifacts for years.

He is very knowledgeable on our systems and is fronting the repair of some
of our earliest and rarest pieces such as a Tektronix M88k machine and an
Apollo Domain workstation from the Grabbe collection.

CJ has prior personal and professional experience working for other museums
and a fantastic attention to detail.

He has been a VCF Member for many years, has a great passion for our
organization and our artifacts, and is just as deserving a voice and
position on steering committee as any of the other candidates.

Thank you,

-Ian L.