Hi All,
First, it's not "my" election -- it's "our" election. I just volunteered to serve, if elected.
Second, I think the proxies are no model of clarity. I asked Shawn O'Brien of Starwood for instructions on how to fill them out, and his responses did not shed a ton more light (see our email exchange, below). Bottom line seems to be, though, that if you mark an XX next to your chosen candidate on the one ballot that includes the BOD candidates, then you should be ok no matter what box you select form the choices about who will hold your proxy.
Good luck!
Jeff
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If the vote of the board on how to vote proxies (which have not selected limited power is not unanimous then it matters as a majority vote or as a weighted vote.
If the second proxy marks the limited powers it doesn't matter at all because that section directs the proxyholder (including a board held proxy) how to vote the proxy. .
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----- Original Message -----
From: Hyman Jeff <jnhyman@hotmail.com>
To: O'Brien, Shawn
Sent: Thu Jan 21 17:57:27 2010
Subject: Re: Proxy question
Regarding step 2 in the first two proxies, how does it make a difference based on the option selected? Can any of those options cause the proxy not be voted for the chosen candidate in the BOD vote?
Thanks,
Jeff
On Jan 21, 2010, at 2:50 PM, O'Brien, Shawn wrote:
>
> Jeff,
>
> I did not spec the colors so I cannot guide you by color but I can guide
> you by the entity.
>
> MASTER
>
> Step 1
> In the upper right hand corner select whether your ownership is annual
> or biennial
>
> Step 2
> Select who your proxy holder is
> The first box is a board held proxy and voting the proxy is decided by a
> majority of the board.
> The second is a board held proxy where each board member gets a weighted
> vote (pain in the butt provision
> The third section is for a true proxy holder meaning someone that goes
> to the meeting in your place and votes. This person must be present at
> the meeting and physically have your signed proxy.
> The fourth section allows the proxy to be counted for quorum but not
> voted.
>
> Step 3
> The proxy must be signed and if you own it with your wife she must sign
> it as well.
>
>
> VACATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION
>
> Step 1
> Select Annual or Biennial according to your ownership
>
> Step 2
> Select who your proxy holder is
> The first box is a board held proxy and voting the proxy is decided by a
> majority of the board.
> The second is a board held proxy where each board member gets a weighted
> vote (pain in the butt provision
> The third section is for a true proxy holder meaning someone that goes
> to the meeting in your place and votes. This person must be present at
> the meeting and physically have your signed proxy.
>
> Step 3.
> This is the limiting powers of the proxy. This directs the proxy holder
> to vote in a specific manner in the election. Here you will vote by
> putting an "X" next to the person you are voting for director and also
> has the option for a write in candidate. (if you are voting for yourself
> put an "X" next to your name)
>
> Step 4.
> Sign the proxy and if you own with your wife have her sign as well.
>
> APARTMENT OWNERS
>
> In the upper right hand corner select whether your ownership is annual
> or biennial
>
> Step 2
> Select who your proxy holder is
> The first box is a board held proxy and voting the proxy is decided by a
> majority of the board.
> The second is a board held proxy where each board member gets a weighted
> vote (pain in the butt provision
> The third section is for a true proxy holder meaning someone that goes
> to the meeting in your place and votes. This person must be present at
> the meeting and physically have your signed proxy.
> The fourth section allows the proxy to be counted for quorum but not
> voted.
>
> Step 3
> The proxy must be signed and if you own it with your wife she must sign
> it as well.
>
> The first box is a board held proxy and voting the proxy is decided by a
> majority of the board.
>
> The second is a box denying the VO Board the authority to vote the
> proxy.
> The board held proxy where each board member gets a weighted vote (pain
> in the butt provision.
>
>
> Step 4.
> Sign the proxy and if you own with your wife have her sign as well.
>
>
>
> I hope this helps.
>