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Ian,


Some people I know receive the network mails. Can you imagine in this competitive world it is not a pleasant fact that these figures are made publically. If you publicise these figures publically, I have to react. 


Filmmaking is "war", screenwriting, narratology is "war", Ian, certainly in times of recession. 


As candidate I was an idealist for the practitioners I know (and I know quite a lot from different countries).  And these people have a lot of questions about the network. And I don't know the answers. I took a risk being a candidate. I am not a lobbyist.  


In the mean time Steven and I exchanged private mails. So, I want to stop this discussion, I want to stop any discussion. It has been  enough for me.  You will miss me in the mailing. 






Hugo 














Dear all

 

Point of information about the elections. Steven and I discussed whether or not to release the actual votes or just announce who had been elected. We agreed that the usual practice in any election was to release the figures, because the process is then transparent. Neither of us had any desire to embarrass anyone, but rather than be coy we preferred to demonstrate the full and open electoral process.

 

I should also say that Steven was an excellent Returning Officer. When we discussed this, he did not tell me any figures – I learned of them at the3 same time as everyone else. Finally, having released them to the conference, it would have been unfair not to inform those who were not there.  My thanks to him.

 

Hugo – sorry you felt bad. You have no reasons to do so – you had the commitment to stand for election, and we thank you for it. However, your angst over this would have been better expressed to Steven alone, or perhaps him and Kirsi, as our Chairperson. There is a lesson to be learned here, but it is extending the pain to broadcast it over the Network.

 

On a more positive note, I thought we had a fair dinkum conference (if you Aussies still talk like that), and I had a ball. It was great to see old faces and meet new ones, and it proves Europeans can travel further than the end of their street.

 

All best wishes to everyone.

 

Ian

 

 

From: Screenwriting Research Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steven Maras
Sent: 17 September 2012 03:00
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Subject: Re: SRN Executive Council



 

Dear Colleagues, 


also in respect


I think its important to say that there is no handbook for forming our association and we feel our way. Room was given to discuss the issue of disclosing the voting at the AGM and no questions were raised, including by Hugo.


 


It may be that this is an issue that could be considered by the new Executive council. My own view would be that this was not a popularity contest. Indeed, I very much appreciate all the candidates entering into the democratic spirit and representing their positions. I would hate for anyone thinking engaging in a public process for the greater good would feel foolish and agree with Susan in that respect.


 


I would argue that transparency is the value served here. I can envision that in future elections where there may be more candidates,the numbers will be significant, and perhaps I can imagine situations in which a recount might be requested. A good process should take these possibilities into account


 


With best wishes


Steven


 


 


 


 


From: Susan Liddy <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Monday, 17 September 2012 12:10 AM
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Subject: Re: SRN Executive Council


 


Colleagues, unfortunately I was unable to be in Sydney but I did cast my vote online. I must agree with Hugo about the decision to publicise the final votes. My immediate reaction was that it was unnecessary and served no positive purpose.
 
To you Hugo I would say that while I understand your feelings, it is always a good thing to put yourself out there. Sometimes we get a kick in the teeth and other times not. But as writers, if nothing else, we must keep putting our heads above the parapet. So  I don't think you should regard yourself as foolish for throwing your hat in the ring. Susan

 



Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:04:52 +0200
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Subject: Re: SRN Executive Council
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Steven 


with all my respects, it does not give me a good feeling that this vote is publicised. Isn't it enough to tell everyone who is elected.  Don't you have any imagination that I am a human being. 


I feel like a stupid fool to have participated at this election.  And I was a stupid fool. 


Some people convinced me to participate as a practical screenwriter. They cann 't help this stupid result, I don't blame them. 


It's been a good lesson for me.  


The practise of screenwriting is much more important for me and I am glad to hear from home that there seem to be some interesting financial evolution.  That helps.  


Thank you,


No need to comment this mail, I won't answer anyway.




Hugo


Dear Colleagues, at the AGM the results o f the election were announced and I report on them here for the members who could not attend the excellent Sydney conference.

It was agreed at the AGM that the vote be reported with number of votes. In order of Surname:

 





BRENES  41
GANZ 41
 RINNE42
STUTTERHEIM38
WELLS 40
 VERCAUTEREN 11

Carmen, Adam, Kirsim Kerstin,

 and Pauk will now form the Executive council

, and decide on the roles,







The meeting expressed its gratitude to all candidates for nominating



Steven