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Title: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 16, 2008, 08:17:47 am

Well, I really blew it this time.  We completely forgot to select a 2007 member of the year in December/January!  Better late than never.   

Please nominate your selection for our 2007 Member of the Year, who will be awarded the title Tribunus Plebis (male) or Tribuna Plebis (female).   Nominations will close on 24 March. 

The Member of the Year is determined by a poll of FORVM members held each December.  To be eligible, the member must have been a member the entire year, be one of the top 50 posters, and either hold one or more of the other titles or serve as a moderator.  Only one Tribunus or Tribuna Plebis will be selected each year.  A member that is elected twice will be designated Tribunus Plebis Perpetuus (male) or Tribuna Plebis Perpetua (female) and will be excluded from future election because it is unnecessary.   When a Tribunus Plebis Perpetuus (male) or Tribuna Plebis Perpetua (female) is selected, the member with the second highest number of votes will be selected as member of the year and awarded the title Tribunus Plebis (male) or Tribuna Plebis (female).

Please only make one nomination or second and only nominate or second the one person for whom you intend to vote.

Curtis Clay and Patricia Lawrence (Slokind) have already been awarded the titles Tribunus Plebis Perpetuus and Tribuna Plebis Perpetua for selection as member of the year twice.   They are no longer eligible for nomination since they are Tribunus Plebis and Tribuna Plebis for life!

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 16, 2008, 08:26:47 am

I nominate Pep.  He has successfully led the website awards team for many years now and been a great help to me and our members.   There are many other people I would like to nominate but the rules say only one. 

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: maridvnvm on March 16, 2008, 09:18:08 am

I would like to second Pep. I have worked alongside him on the awards committee and it would only be a small fraction of what it is today without him at the helm. I too can think of many people I would like to put forward.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Abiel on March 16, 2008, 11:57:36 am

Quote from: Joe Sermarini on March 16, 2008, 08:26:47 am

I nominate Pep.  He has successfully led the website awards team for many years now and been a great help to me and our members.   There are many other people I would like to nominate but the rules say only one. 

me too >>> :)

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 16, 2008, 12:00:09 pm

Pep's nomination has been seconded.   Other nominees?

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Jochen on March 16, 2008, 02:09:37 pm

I want to nominate tacrolimus (Luigi). His attributions were always astonishingly correct!

Best regards

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: areich on March 16, 2008, 02:12:59 pm

Seconding Luigi, he's certainly deserved it.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: whitetd49 on March 16, 2008, 02:22:18 pm

I've been voting for Luigi for years - certainly deserves consideration!

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Kelly on March 16, 2008, 06:01:34 pm

I would like to nominate Dane. 

Her hard work has made attribution much easier for all of us through the use of her spreadsheets.  She has always listened to other's recommendations to create other lists and the lists are so easy to use.  Has one web site award and lets elect her for a second Tribuna Plebis.
Kelly

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 16, 2008, 06:28:57 pm

Quote from: Kelly on March 16, 2008, 06:01:34 pm

I would like to nominate Dane. 

Her hard work has made attribution much easier for all of us through the use of her spreadsheets.  She has always listened to other's recommendations to create other lists and the lists are so easy to use.  Has one web site award and lets elect her for a second Tribuna Plebis.
Kelly

Very true.   If a prior honoree gets the most votes, they are awarded the title perpetuus or perpetua (for life) and the member with the second highest number of votes gets the annual title. 

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Steve Minnoch on March 16, 2008, 08:02:34 pm

As I am limited to one and Jochen hasn't been mentioned, I nominate him.

However there are a number of other names (Manzikert, maridvnvm, PScipio, mauseus to name just a few) whom I'd hope someone would bring up officially.

It's a kind of a shame though that Curtis and Pat can't be nominated, they are #1 and 2 for me when it comes to how much I learn off them, every year.

Steve

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Johnny on March 16, 2008, 08:57:31 pm

Can anyone nominate in these ?   and if so,  can one  nominate  one person  and second someone else ?

how about seconding,  is this limited to one ?

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 17, 2008, 12:00:38 am

Quote from: Johnny on March 16, 2008, 08:57:31 pm

Can anyone nominate in these ?   and if so,  can one  nominate  one person  and second someone else ?

how about seconding, is this limited to one ?

One nomination or second only.  You should only nominate or second the person you would think should win.  That woud only be one.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: wileyc on March 17, 2008, 12:07:32 am

This is tough as all these folks contribute so much and for me just reading these posts on a regular basis has been crucial in my learning.

 I however second the nonimation for Dane. Her spreadsheets and work is astounding and are a resource for me as much as my Sears and Griersons.

cordially

cw

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Pep on March 17, 2008, 01:00:58 am

Hmm, to be confirmed for the finals in the first three replies.  I saw this thread earlier but had to think of some words before responding.  I couldn't come up with any to express what I'm feeling.  So, I'll just say thank you and hope y'all understand the rest.

I nominate maridvnvm.  His contributions to our community include serving dutifully on the Website Awards Committee since the beginning, managing the Fake Coin Reports/Discussions and being a knowledgeable/helpful collector, especially in his specialty of third century Romans (and especially the Severans and Probus).

Kevin  :)

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Bacchus on March 17, 2008, 02:42:41 am

Quote from: Steve Minnoch on March 16, 2008, 08:02:34 pm

As I am limited to one and Jochen hasn't been mentioned, I nominate him.

However there are a number of other names (Manzikert, maridvnvm, PScipio, mauseus to name just a few) whom I'd hope someone would bring up officially.

I agree with Steve with all of these and should probably rotate my nominations annually - but will second the nomination for Jochen this year

Malcolm

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: AlexB on March 17, 2008, 07:43:29 am

Hi

Luigi (Tacrolimus) for me.

Brgds

Alex

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Johnny on March 17, 2008, 08:08:53 am

I am at a difficult crossroad here,  as there were soo many people have been invaluable over the last  year and a bit .  with great patience  and understanding,  they have walked me throught the growing pains and have guided me through this very steep learning curve. converted me from modern to ancients  :),  and have keep me safe from the evil fakers

I would like to nominate Steve Minnoch for this award as he, like so many more have shown patience  and continuous assistance  with my  problems (  even though he can't find a cure for my male patern baldness)


I also hope that someone nominates Pscipio, as he also  is well deserving this award, but as I limited to one  :(

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Jochen on March 17, 2008, 08:18:31 am

I can't nominate two members, so I hope someone will nominate Manzikert (Alan) too! I think he deserve it really. He is the master of non Roman coins!

Best regards

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: leetoone on March 17, 2008, 08:53:04 am

Jochen read my mind!

I would like to nominate Manzikert (Alan).  He seems to know about everthing and shares his knowledge freely.

Lee

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Akropolis on March 17, 2008, 09:11:19 am

So many, so many, but I, too, nominate Jochen for his remarkable contributions to FORVM and his helpfulness to members.
PeteB

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: curtislclay on March 17, 2008, 01:51:43 pm

I second Steve Minnoch.

It's going to be a tough choice, so many good candidates!

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: John K on March 17, 2008, 02:26:13 pm

I would like to nominate Salem.

But I just cannot figure out if he meets the criteria of top 50 posters (I can figure out who are the top 10 posters but have not found the button yet that tells me the top 50). 

His answers to many posts, especially ones dealing with coins of Judea, have been extremely helpful to me.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: areich on March 17, 2008, 02:37:55 pm

I haven't counted but it looks like he qualifies:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?action=mlist;sort=posts;start=0

Andreas

I did count, #34.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: mauseus on March 17, 2008, 02:38:58 pm

Hi,

I'll second Manzikert!

Regards,

Mauseus

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Jeremy W on March 17, 2008, 05:27:58 pm

I second Salim

Jeremy

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Rugser on March 17, 2008, 08:58:09 pm

I vote for Luigi (Tacrolimus)

Best regards
ser

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: slokind on March 17, 2008, 09:06:23 pm

I still have two names in reserve that I think worthy of nomination, but the name I shall vote for is already seconded, so I shall wait, being aware of the rules.  Pat L.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: areich on March 18, 2008, 02:12:55 am

There's one that's very worthy and that's Lars (Pscipio).
I can't nominate him but I had to mention him.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Jerome Holderman on March 18, 2008, 06:36:09 am

I'll second Tacrolimus

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: areich on March 18, 2008, 06:57:21 am

He has already been seconded twice.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Potator II on March 18, 2008, 07:06:09 am

Hi

I would like to nominate Lars (Pscipio)

Regards
Potator

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: museumguy on March 18, 2008, 07:34:18 am

I would second Salem.  He has been extremely helpful to me and is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to coins of Judaea.  His guide to reading these coins is terrific.

Steve

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 18, 2008, 12:29:10 pm

I'll second Pscipio.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 20, 2008, 09:38:58 am

More nominations?

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: David Atherton on March 20, 2008, 09:54:59 am

I would like to nominate Robert Brenchley.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: roth37 on March 20, 2008, 10:12:44 am

I would like to nominate Salim

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 20, 2008, 11:32:15 am

Currently nominated:
Pep
tacrolimus
Dane
Jochen
Steve Minnoch
Manzikert
Salim
maridvnvm
Pscipio

Needs second:
Robert Brenchley

Once someone is nominated, no additional nominations or seconds are necessary.  If I missed anyone in my summary, please let me know.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: *Alex on March 20, 2008, 02:24:54 pm

I will second Robert Brenchley.

Alex.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: slokind on March 20, 2008, 03:19:22 pm

I think I still haven't 'used' my nomination.  For the combined contribution of his almost daily contributions to many kinds of threads and with his Forvm web page, so rich in so many areas, so utterly educational, I nominate Moonmoth, Bill Welch.
Pat L.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Jochen on March 20, 2008, 04:52:45 pm

I second moonmoth!

Best regards

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Arminius on March 22, 2008, 10:23:23 am

I nominate whitetd49 .

Regards

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 23, 2008, 08:39:42 am

Currently nominated:
Pep
tacrolimus
Dane
Jochen
Steve Minnoch
Manzikert
Salim
maridvnvm
Pscipio
Robert Brenchley
moonmoth

Needs second:
whitetd49

Once someone is nominated, no additional nominations or seconds are necessary.  If I missed anyone in my summary, please let me know.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Will Hooton on March 23, 2008, 08:54:55 am

Then I second whitetd49.

Rgds.

Title: Re: 2007 FORVM Member of the Year
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 27, 2008, 11:59:43 am

Nominations are closed.  The following members have been nominated:

Pep
tacrolimus
Dane
Jochen
Steve Minnoch
Manzikert
Salim
maridvnvm
Pscipio
Robert Brenchley
moonmoth
whitetd49

If I missed anyone, please let me know.   The poll will be opened soon.