We are happy to announce that nominations for Group 1 Officers and Department Coordinators have been partially finalised. The following individuals have confirmed their acceptance of nomination. Included are comments provided by the nominator(s) of each, nominees are listed in no particular order.

Note: Comments are verbatim from nominators except where editing was required to remove personal information about individuals other than the nominee.

Marketing & Communication Department Coordinator

None of the nominees accepted their nominations.
A new call for nominations will be posted shortly to find new candidates for this Director role.

Events Department Coordinator

Djamel Kherbi

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"He is doing an awesome job as Deparment Coordinator and I think he can make the department keep going." (Carlos Camara)

"He has been very passionate and active in the Joomla volunteer in Africa and beyond. He is very fit for the role and i believe he is up to the task as i have met him couple of times at Joomla Events. I strongly believe he will continue with the work in ensuring that Joomla is known more not only in Africa but around the world." (Abdulkadir Shehu)

"Already doing a great job and every position should be a few years." (Wilco Alsemgeest)

"Djamel is a positive person with an extensive experience in JUG Team. He is open to listening people and he has done a good job leading the Events Department during his term." (Luca Marzo)

"Djamel has been doing an excellent job with the events team and I'm glad he is choosing to serve for another term." (Alison Meeks)

"He makes it very great as the job for Event" (Brian Ronnow)

"The best to fit this position and he is doing a great job." (Ahmad Moussa)

Programs Department Coordinator

Jaz Parkyn

Jaz Parkyn

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"She currently does a great job as Deparment Coordinator and I feel she will keep doing a great job here." (Carlos Camara)

"Doing a perfect job and should be able to do it for a few years, to have the possibility to implement long term ideas." (Wilco Alsemgeest)

"Jaz brings to the Program department a new vision of work and involvement, her work the last six months as been very productive, bringing new ideas to Programs, she deserve to be elected for another term." (Djamel Kherbi)

"Coming from a completely different Department (Operations), Jaz quickly became involved in Programs, creating a strong group in the Department and involving all the team leaders to hear their needs and establish a Department strategy. She had the chance to show her leadership skills and I hope she will have the opportunity to be confirmed and unleash the potential of the Programs Department in a full-length term." (Luca Marzo)

"Jaz is always diligent in whatever roll she is in. She is professional and responsive whenever I've contacted her. Always a pleasure." (Alison Meeks)

"Although I have only known Jaz for a few months, I have always found her open, helpful. During this time, Jaz, in her current role Programs Department Coordinator, has always been very supportive, practical and professional. This is reflected in Jaz's approach and actions, both towards to the (Certification) team and as J! Board member. In this period Jaz has helped bring more stucture and focus to the JCP and others teams within the department. I highly recommend Jaz and hope to be able to continue working her to move the JCP, the department and Joomla forward." (Chris Keen)

Vice President

None of the nominees accepted their nominations.
A new call for nominations will be posted shortly to find new candidates for this Officer role.

Treasurer

None of the nominees accepted their nominations.
A new call for nominations will be posted shortly to find new candidates for this Officer role.

Next Steps:

  • Voting Ballots will be going out to those who vote for Officer roles within the next day. An outline of who will vote and how votes are tallied can be found in the Bylaws.
  • Voting Ballots for Department Coordinators will be going out to Team Members under the 2 departments involved to vote for their Department Coordinator.
  • Voting parties will have 7 days to cast their votes.
  • Votes will be tallied and announcement of newly elected officers will be posted approximately 48 hours after voting closes.

According to the Bylaws (link below), existing Officers also vote for new officers.

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