One has been almost invisible to those of us who can't make it to conventions. It will be hard for me to vote for them, since I know so little about them. I agree that part of the decision making process includes evaluating those who have made the greatest effort to win election. It show desire, drive, effort...all good things. It is not the only, nor even the most important factor, but, in the absence of most other factors, it can be quite important. I don't want to name names on the board, but if anyone wants to e-mail me, I will be happy to explain myself further (though I will be pretty busy the next few days).

Michael Siskin