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ADAM BINDER CLUB ELECTIONS 2005
November 9 , 2005

Biographies for the candidates running for office this fall are given below, followed by the proposed amendment to the ABC Bylaws.

Candidate for Vice President: Urda Ferency

Current Vice President of Adam Binder Club, and a Co-Manager of The Binder Board.

Employed at Portage Lake District Library as Librarian in the Youth Services area for the last year. Formerly in the escrow and related financial services industry for 30 years, including as owner of a licensed independent escrow company, two mortgage companies and a delayed exchange accommodator company.

Served three terms as President of Long Beach Escrow Association, past President of Escrow Institute of California, former Chairman of the Board of Escrow Agent’s Fidelity Corporation and employed by EAFC as Vice President – Claims Investigations. Also Executive Committee member of California Escrow Association.

Also currently on the Board of Directors of Hanka Finnish Homestead, a family farm restored to condition of 1920’s which is allied with the National Parks Service.

Hobbies include reading, cooking, gardening and getting kisses from my two Great Danes, Betty and Lucy. Reside in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Candidate for Charity Coordinator: Ghentifer Combs

Current Charity Coordinator of the ABC

I consider Ohio to be “home” even though I have lived in Northern New Jersey for 20 years and have been employed as a buyer for Springfield Precision Instruments all of that time. My apartment is shared with two African Grays, two Amazon Parrots, two Cockatoos, two Cockatiels, two Lovebirds and one Blue & Gold Macaw. Life is hectic and noisy with a house full of birds. I began collecting Adam’s work when I discovered Roly Polys. My first one was Botero (turtles and tortoises are a favorite of mine). Not long after that I learned that Adam had started Adam Binder Editions. On my first visit to the ABE web site, I was hooked and had to have “New Dawn”. Of course, it was a turtle and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive. “New Dawn” is still one of my all time favorites and probably always will be. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that I couldn’t live without at least one of each ABE release. So far, so good.

Candidate for Secretary/Membership Chair: Paula Ashley

Current Secretary/Membership Chair of the ABC

"My name is Paula Ashley. I have been 'collecting' crushed marble and resin pieces since 1997. During the time that I was a single parent.... I helped my children collect... They are grown now and my grandson Aaron, 13, has attended some events with me to help my friends who have not been able to attend. He has a collection too! In fact, all of my family.... sister, sister-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, grandson, mother, mother's friends, husband's friends have met Noel (green boxes) at various events during the past 5 years.

Oh my gosh!... Adam Binder! I saw it in April last year and actually advised several of my friends to join the club.. quickly. While I was busy being a friend, I missed out on 'Kiss N' Tail' and 'Bear Hug'... Almost missed 'Tree Top Tag.'

I have been in the banking industry for many, many, many years.... Behind the scenes in Item Processing. Two years ago I started working at a collectable store (Accents & Gifts) part-time. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many wonderful collectors. And... I have made many wonderful friends.

I am the secretary of our local independent Harmony Kingdom club, Lone Star Harmony. We have lots of fun meeting at our sponsor stores. An hour and half drive for a Saturday afternoon meeting at one of them is not unusual.

I attended Rosemont for the 1st time this past year. Met so many fellow collectors that I still cannot put names to faces...

Since my children have moved on... daughter, Teri, is in Phoenix (where Susan S. was implemetal in my collecting habit) and son, Jason, is in the Navy, stationed at Ingeside, TX... my chief responsibilities and joy are my two pups.... I am owned by a Jack Russell, Jerry. (I LOVE 'Nimrod and Orbit'... have 3 or 4 of them) Jerry and I co-own Merced, a deaf Dogo Argentino who doesn't mind being owned... And my husband tolerates all of us!

I cannot believe the wonderful work of Adam! He just keeps outdoing himself! WTG!"

Proposed Amendment to the Bylaws

Amend 6.3.2. to read: To provide for the continuity of leadership, the terms of office will be staggered, with President, Vice President of Virtual Activities, and Treasurer to be elected in even numbered years, and Vice President, Secretary/Membership Chair and Charity Coordinator to be elected in odd numbered years.

DELETE: 7.2.4. The ABC website itself is not a property of the Adam Binder Club, but rather an entity voluntarily participating in the Club. All permissions obtained from third parties for publishing their information are valid as long as this participation continues.