VOTING IS OPEN NOW! Please go to the following web address in order to review the information about the candidates, and cast your vote!

http://www.alchemyfestival.com/about/alchemy-llc/election

*Alchemy has a Board of Directors? What do they do?*

The Board of Directors helps keep the organization on track and makes sure
that what gets done is done within the principles of the burn and the
bylaws of the organization. While the Board is an important entity in the
organization, it is not a scary team to be a part of. We organize from the
bottom up, not the top down so while the Board may have some tough topics
to cover, they are there to serve and help the Event Organizer and the Team
Leads. It is made up of community members with passion for the burn and a
willingness to challenge themselves and their ideas about burns.

They meet monthly at a location agreed upon by the members of the Board. A
schedule is set for the year and members are expected to be at all
meetings.

Last year, we started a new process of electing for 2-year terms. The top
two vote-getters of last year, Troy Cobb/Runaway and Rebecca Cobb, got the
2-year terms so their spots will not be up for reelection this year. We
will be voting on the remaining three positions, each will now be for a
2-year term.

*Can anyone nominate themselves?*

Any member of the organization is eligible to run for the Board, even those
members not living in Georgia, as long as the monthly meetings can be
attended.

*Got questions?*

If you are interested in running for the Board, but have questions- ASK
THEM!!! Any member of the current Board will happily tell you all about it.
Ask your questions in person, ask them on the Alchemy Talk list, email any
of the members individually or email the board@alchemyfestival.com address.
We encourage new blood, people who may not have thought to be involved
before because those new ideas are what will keep Alchemy fresh and moving
forward!

*How does the process work? What are the deadlines?*

This year we will opening up a online voting system for all members of the
LLC. You became a member when you purchased a ticket or opted in at the
Gate this year. Information on the online system will come a little later.
Anyone interested in running for the Board needs to get their info in by
Dec 6th!

The online voting will open after nominations are closed. More info will be
forthcoming shortly.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming the new board members at
the end of elections.

-The 2009 Alchemy Board of Directors.

Go here to see the Bylaws for Alchemy, LLC!

All Alchemist newsletters for this year can be found here.