by Deb Whitehorse | May 19, 2023 | 2023, Home Page
Photo: Harken / Hannah Lee Noll
All members in good standing should have received an email invitation from Election Buddy today to vote for our next Executive Committee and two proposals. If you have not received the email invitation, please check your spam folder. Contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com if you have not received your ballot. Please participate and vote.
From Runner Tracks May 2023 Commodore’s Column by IDNIYRA Commodore Jody Kjoller:
There are two proposals, one is to amend the IDNIYRA Constitution, and the other is the amend the IDNIYRA By-Laws. [See February 2023 Runner Tracks]
Proposal 1: Amend the IDNIYRA Constitution
The Governing Committee supports the “Proposal to amend the IDNIYRA Constitution Article VI and Article XII” submitted by Warren Nethercote KC3786. We have not had a way to remove anyone from an elected position until this proposal. As you know, situations arise where an individual may no longer represent the best interests of an organization. This proposal will allow said persons to be removed if need be.
Proposal 2: Amend the IDNIYRA By-Laws
Proposal to amend IDNIYRA By-Laws General 1, proposed by Jody Kjoller US5435. There has been a bit of a debate about this proposal. Participants at the annual meeting amended and approved annual class dues increase to $50 US dollars. Since the meeting, there has been much discussion concerning “non-racing, dues-paying members”. There is a rather large group of our membership that no longer actively races the DN but still wants to be part of the class. There is a concern that such an increase in dues may deter this group from maintaining their class membership. Please think about this before you vote.
by Deb Whitehorse | Nov 27, 2022 | 2022, 2023, Home Page
All 4 ballot questions were approved. They will take effect on May 31, 2023, as per the EPIC Agreement.
Via IDNIYRA Europe Secretary Atilla Pataki:
Happy Thanksgiving & Advent to all of our Class Members!
The 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot closed yesterday.
The results are the following:
Results for 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot
 Proposal 1: Technical Specifications Amendment – Boom Stripe |
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| Option | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes – I approve the amendment | 142 (NA:78,EU:64) | 82.08% (NA:80%,EU:85%) |
| No – I reject the amendment | 31 (NA:20,EU:11) | 17.92%(NA:20%,EU:15%) |
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| Votes tallied: 173 | | |
| Abstentions: 7 | | |
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| The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 of the votes cast. Passes. |
| PASSED |
Proposal 2: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Technical Specifications Compliance |
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| Option | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes – I approve the amendment | 163 (NA:95,EU:68) | 95.32%(NA:96%,EU:94%) |
| No – I reject the amendment | 8 (NA:4,EU:4) | 4.68%(NA:4%,EU:6%) |
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| Votes tallied: 171 | | |
| Abstentions: 9 | | |
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| The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast. Passes. |
| PASSED |
Proposal 3: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Technical Committee |
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| Option | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes – I approve the amendment | 153 (NA:84,EU:63) | 91.07%(NA:87,5%,EU:86%) |
| No – I reject the amendment | 15 (NA:12,EU:3) | 8.93%(NA:12,5%,EU:4%) |
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| Votes tallied: 168 | | |
| Abstentions: 12 | | |
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| The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast. |
| PASSED |
Proposal 4: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Voting |
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| Option | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes – I approve the amendment | 163 (NA:98,EU:65) | 96.45%(NA:97%,EU:96%) |
| No – I reject the amendment | 6 (NA:3,EU:3) | 3.55%(NA:3%,EU:4%) |
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| Votes tallied: 169 | | |
| Abstentions: 11 | | |
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| The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast. |
| PASSED |
Also see: https://idniyra.eu/2022-autumn-ballot/
by Deb Whitehorse | Jun 1, 2022 | 2022, Home Page
Previous: Results of 2021 Autumn Ballot
The two specification ballot proposals that IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU approved back in Autumn 2021 came into effect on May 31, 2022.
They are G.14 Sail Window Size and A.30 National Letters and Sail Numbers. The DN World portal Specifications section has been updated to reflect the changes. The DN World portal at dniceboat.org will always have the most up-to-date specifications.
by Deb Whitehorse | May 12, 2022 | 2022, Home Page
Link to results.
Past CommodoreThe results have been tabulated in the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association Election of 2022-2023 IDNIYRA Officers and one Technical Committee member.
The proposed slate of officers and Technical Committee member have been elected. 49% of those eligible voted -114 ballots submitted of 231 eligible voters.
[Note: The Past Commodore ballot was sent separately. 29% of those eligible voted. 67 ballots submitted of 231 eligible voters.]
Commodore: Jody Kjoller:
Yes – I approve the candidate: 106 votes (99.1%)
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote (0.9%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 99.1% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 107
Abstentions: 7
Vice Commodore: David Frost:
Yes – I approve the candidate: 111 votes (100.0%)
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes (0%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 100.0% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 111
Abstentions: 3
Secretary: Deb Whitehorse:
Yes – I approve the candidate: 114 votes (100.0%)
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes (0%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 100.0% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 114
Abstentions: 0
Treasurer: Deb Whitehorse:
Yes – I approve the candidate: 113 votes (100.0%)
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes (0%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 100.0% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 113
Abstentions: 1
Past Commodore: Bob Cummins:
Yes – I approve the candidate: 65 votes (98.5%)
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes (0%)
Kent Baker: 1 vote (1.5%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.5% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 66
Abstentions: 1
Technical Committee Jeff Kent
Yes – I approve the candidate: 108 votes (98.2%)
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote (0.9%)
Warren Nethercote: 1 vote (0.9%)
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.2% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 110
Abstentions: 4
by Deb Whitehorse | Apr 25, 2022 | 2022, Home Page
Photo: Catherine E. Firmbach
In a few days, you will be receiving an electronic ballot via email from the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association. We have sent an email to confirm that your email address is correct. If you did receive the email, there’s no need to reply. If you have not received the email from the IDNIYRA, please check your spam folder. If it’s not in the spam folder, please email to secretary.idniyra@gmail.com to let us know.
In the coming days, please watch your inbox for the invitation to vote email so that you can vote. The ballot offers candidates for five positions: Jody Kjoller for Commodore, David Frost for Vice Commodore, Robert Cummins for Past Commodore, and Deb Whitehorse for Secretary and Treasurer. Jeff Kent is up for a six year term on the Technical Committee*. A simple majority is required for election and write-in candidates are allowed. As allowed by the IDNIYRA Constitution, the same candidate is offering for the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. The Governing Committee has found this practice to be quite effective for the management of IDNIYRA.
*UPDATE:
From the Established Procedure of Iceboat Competition (EPIC) Agreement
Article VI – TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
The DN Class Technical Committee (TC) shall consist of six members, three elected from North America and three elected from Europe. TC members shall be elected according to the respective Continental Governing Documents (CGD). One member will be elected every year, alternating between continents. North American members will be elected in even years and European members in odd years. The term of office is six years. Term of office will begin July 1, and expire June 30 of the appropriate year. Each year the TC shall elect from its membership a chairperson to serve until June 30 of the following year. All decisions of the TC require 2/3 majority vote of all members. Upon resignation prior to six years, a replacement member will be elected by the respective CGG to complete the unexpired term.
