So with 15 people standing for seven seats on the CIPR Council, the majority of the candidates are going to be disappointed after the election results are announced.
In a nice note to all candidates today, Phil Morgan from the CIPR thanked everyone for standing and made an early plea for those who end up disappointed to stay engaged and try again.
I'd like to take that idea a little further and ask the incoming CIPR President, Stephen Waddington, and the rest of the Board and senior management to give some thought to the unlucky eight and consider whether there are any roles within the agenda for 2014 that could do with some more volunteers. I don't know exactly what initiatives and programmes Stephen has in mind, but I am sure his year in office will not simply be business as usual.
My request therefore - on behalf of myself and I hope my 14 fellow-candidates - is that when you are in post Stephen, don't forget the eight. And if there is way to involve non-Board and non-Council members in an initiative or working party; I think you will find some very willing volunteers in the eight.
Of course I very much hope to be one of the seven; but if I'm not - you know where to find me and I'm happy to help.
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