Hi I am one of those members who doesn't have strong feelings about how the SoG is run - I pay my subs, and use the facilities and that's it. But one thing I have observed from this exchange is that we seem to be stuck in a slightly old fashioned way of thinking. For instance, people have mentioned postal votes .... what about online voting? Members give their proxy vote to whoever because they can't be at the AGM ... but with modern technology, why aren't we thinking about virtual, online AGMs which would reach members around the world? You wouldn't need a proxy if you could log in, see the AGM in action and vote. Candidates for election could put their pre-election addresses on camera - stick it on Youtube, it wouldn't cost anything - rather relying solely on addressing a meeting in person or sending out printed profiles and election blurb. Perhaps it's time the Society looked more widely at the whole issue of voting and governance, using slightly more sophisticated methods than sticking your hand up in the air. Just an observation from a "sleeping" member. Mark @ Yetminster