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Joke?29 Nov 2015 15:10
This incoherent last minute scramble to make up for four years of embarrassment and bumbling exemplifies the past decade for EKN (including this hurriedly slapped together article). Many of the accomplishments listed have no connection with EKN or its executive. The organization has been run like a personal club for one family and fraternity. A sad, and pathetic end to a once great organization.
Last minute website?30 Nov 2015 09:44
A Whois search shows that EKN-canada.org was purchased by Kate on November 28, 2015. That's yesterday! Four years of no communications and a website appears the day before voter registration cuts off. What hope is the for Esto?
Curious George30 Nov 2015 16:27
Joke(ster) ?

My aren't we quick to criticize or are you just plain jealous of the work of one family and the fraternity that they belong to? If not, put up and join OR be supportive.

If you have been active in the past you understand the problems of leading such organizations.
Kate29 Nov 2015 15:32
There is still time to consider running. Voting is open to all Estonians and their spouses.

To be a candidate you must complete an application form, which can be downloaded from the Eesti Elu website (http://www.eestielu.ca/images/... ) or request one fromtammark@sympatico.ca. This is the preferred method.
Each application requires 2 signatures from eligible voters.
There is no application fee.
The application should be scanned (or take a photo of your completed application) and emailed with a digital photo (passport size) and a brief bio (maximum 50 words) illustrating your education, experience, why you are a great candidate and why people should vote for you.
Applications submitted by email will be acknowledged within 2 business days and must be electronically submitted by noon November 30th to ensure you are included on the ballot.
Sham01 Dec 2015 05:52
The elections themselves are yet another last minute train wreck. Apparently people were only able to register to vote until yesterday? Maybe electronic reigstration should take place throughout the election like any normal election. Or are certain EKN members trying to manipulate the outcome (like those who don't consult with EKN members and build websites in the middle of the night)?
Kate29 Nov 2015 15:47
I apologize, the link to the application form keeps getting abbreviated once posted.
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Kate (15:32)
Mark29 Nov 2015 19:46
If it's a nonprofit org, it's books should be open to the public or at least to all members, should they not?

As for the World Council, do they have a website? What exactly do they do?
Transparent and accountable30 Nov 2015 04:27
EKN, please publish your most recent financial info. If your fiscal year runs from Oct 1 to Sept 30 then last year's results should be ready. Sharing this info will help voters.
Reason to exist01 Dec 2015 07:54
Perhaps thankfully the end of the EKN is in sight. It seems it might become the repository of former Harperites and Conservatives, who are looking for a reason to exist.
Curious George01 Dec 2015 18:08
Dear Reason To Exist,

What is your problem, dislike and get rid of people with a different political persuasion than yourself? Perhaps you need to associate with the Putin crowd you seem to be almost there anyways?

Transparent and accountable, aren't these figures available at the AGM?

Why all the put downs? Why only at election time? couldn't you get two signatures for yourself to run?
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Curious George (16:27)
n.b.!02 Dec 2015 13:00
During the Soviet occupation, the EKN was an important forum for free Estonians. Now, it's time to change with the times.
We should focus on preserving our language. That implies developing our ties to the homeland, especially among our young people. In addition, we should take care of each other by way of supporting our institutions -- our Churches, Seedrioru, Jõekääru, Ehatare etc.
Question02 Dec 2015 13:25
I heard that there is some voting block that has almost complete control over who gets elected to EKN. Does anyone know what the story is here?
to -- Question03 Dec 2015 08:01
The voting block is called "the registered voters".
Join us, if you haven't already. With "new blood", in the EKN, comes a freshening of ideas. EKN deserves our support.
I'd like to see the EKN play the role of Ombudsman in our community. After the shameful "Ehatare affair", this is an imperative! After a destructive mob attacked, Ehatare's Board cowered in silence and in fear. 'Eesti Elu' sided with the lawless. Ehatare's side of the story never got a public airing. The EKN could have spoken up for our old folks who never got the chance to speak up for themselves.
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: n.b.! (13:00)
Guess...03 Dec 2015 14:54
Nearly a dozen are members of a family whose name rhymes with the name of this post?
Curious George03 Dec 2015 21:23
Jealous of an active family and yours' is NOT?

LOOSER
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Curious George (16:27), Curious George (18:08)
Ilmar03 Dec 2015 06:12
Eesti Elu published a very positive piece about how EKN can be used in innovative ways to help the community. http://www.eestielu.ca/et/comp...
Volga04 Dec 2015 06:48
I was wondering when the architect behind these attacks against EKN will reveal himself ... no longer
Mark04 Dec 2015 11:16
Seems that reviving Esto festivals is not necessarily a bad idea, if its focus is on culture, as not everyone can travel abroad to Estonia for song festivals. But Esto should probably not conflict with the Song Festival dates, so hopefully that has been taken into account so that the two festivals won't be too close together in 2018
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Mark (19:46)
Curious George21 Dec 2015 17:54
to Guess...

You must be really upset as a certain family and the frat they belong to has been in the paper & on on both websites NUMEROUS times.

Häid Pühi
Samalt IP numbrilt on siin varem kommenteerinud: Curious George (16:27), Curious George (18:08), Curious George (21:23)
Alfons21 Dec 2015 20:10
Mis mind häirib on see, et postiteel saadud - ja nii ka tagastatav - valimissedel vajab kinnituseks eraldi kollasel lehel isikuandmeid, nime, meil jne. Kuidas saab see siis olla demokraatlik ja anonüümne hääletamine, kui ümbriku avaja teab, kelledele oled otsuse langetanud? Ja kuna ei ela valimisposti läheduses, siis jääb paraku valimata, muidu oleks seda posti teel teinud. EKNi juhatus ei mõtlenud seda läbi, natuke liialt on kiirustatud!
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