2012 BoD Elections: Candidate Interviews
Posted: October 10, 2012 01:05 PM
Elections for the USA Ultimate Board of Directors will take place from October 15-31, 2012. There are three seats up for election this year: Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, and At-Large.
Below are interview responses to the five questions presented to each of the candidates. You can also read their candidate statements.
Q1) Tell us about how you became interested in Ultimate, and why you are running for the USA Ultimate board.
Mid-Atlantic |
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Southwest |
Kathy Hendrickson
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Mary-Clare Brennan
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Stephen Hubbard
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At-Large |
Grant Maynard
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Henry Thorne
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Miller Yoho
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Q2) As the organization continues to grow at a rapid pace, there are many challenges that the board faces. What do you think the biggest challenge is and how will you tackle it?
Mid-Atlantic |
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Southwest |
Kathy Hendrickson
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Mary-Clare Brennan
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Stephen Hubbard
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At-Large |
Grant Maynard
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Henry Thorne
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Miller Yoho
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Q3) As a board member, you will have a large impact on the future of Ultimate. What is your personal vision for the future of the sport?
Mid-Atlantic |
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Southwest |
Kathy Hendrickson
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Mary-Clare Brennan
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Stephen Hubbard
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At-Large |
Grant Maynard
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Henry Thorne
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Miller Yoho
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Q4) With local leagues growing around the country, how can USA Ultimate better support them? How will you get local leagues and pickup players more involved with USA Ultimate?
Mid-Atlantic |
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Southwest |
Kathy Hendrickson
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Mary-Clare Brennan
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Stephen Hubbard
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At-Large |
Grant Maynard
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Henry Thorne
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Miller Yoho
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Q5) Do you have any closing words as to why USA Ultimate members should vote for you for the board of directors?
Mid-Atlantic |
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Southwest |
Kathy Hendrickson
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Mary-Clare Brennan
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Stephen Hubbard
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At-Large |
Grant Maynard
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Henry Thorne
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Miller Yoho
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