The Old Ruminator
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So sorry. Got it by email but really cant be bothered to look at the downloads. I guess that is why post works best.
The Old Ruminator said:So sorry. Got it by email but really cant be bothered to look at the downloads. I guess that is why post works best.
Jenny P said:Did notice, because I received (by email), my own individual ballot and also a group ballot to fill in, that there is a small glitch.
The first page quite correctly states whether it is being sent as an "Individual Member Ballot Paper" or a "Group Member Ballot Paper"; however, the actual return slip refers to "... Individual Member Ballot Form" on both versions. I know the 8-figure code you have to enter will differentiate but thought you should be aware.
Is it worth amending the Ballot Paper heading to correct it for Group Votes where it is wrong?
That's my fault. I will advise Groups and more importantly, the Returning Officer, whose job I have made a bit more tedious.Jenny P said:The first page quite correctly states whether it is being sent as an "Individual Member Ballot Paper" or a "Group Member Ballot Paper"; however, the actual return slip refers to "... Individual Member Ballot Form" on both versions. I know the 8-figure code you have to enter will differentiate but thought you should be aware.
Your ballot paper is being sent by post which won't be mailed until Wednesday 23rd August.Pegasus said:Still nothing by post or e-mail..... :-\
Cookie said:Pitlamp said:Eventually found mine in the spam heap. Have yet to get my head round which of the attachments to send back . . . . :-\
Either. Whichever suits you best.
The Word doc is updatable so is the easier if you want to email it back.
The pdf is there for the people who don't buy into the Microsoft hegemony.
Any file name will be fine.Pitlamp said:Thanks - so if I fill in the word doc and email that back, do I need to give it a new file name or send it back with the same file name?
This all seems very complicated. I'm with the Old Ruminator; sticking a few crosses on a piece of paper and shoving it in an envelope is far simpler.
Cookie said:Pitlamp said:You could print it then be sticking a few crosses on the piece of paper and shoving it in an envelope.
Because I'm not computer savvy that's exactly what I did
Cookie said:Any file name will be fine.Pitlamp said:Thanks - so if I fill in the word doc and email that back, do I need to give it a new file name or send it back with the same file name?
This all seems very complicated. I'm with the Old Ruminator; sticking a few crosses on a piece of paper and shoving it in an envelope is far simpler.
Yes, but quite pricey when you multiply the cost of postage by 6000 odd.
You could print it then be sticking a few crosses on the piece of paper and shoving it in an envelope.
The problem we encountered is our Data Protection statement says we will not issue email addresses to a third party. We could not find an on line ballot system which would get around that limitation! :-[ (That is the next major job; updating the statement and getting acceptance.)Topimo said:Some better options for doing this in future would be <SNIP> Both of which create 'simple, click and go' surveys and polls, the data collection is automated as well.
extract from 2017 BCA ballot procedure Each completed ballot form shall be checked off against the print of security codes to identify duplicate returns. The first form taken be it posted or emailed will be taken as the member?s vote. Any subsequent form will be placed to one side under the control of the Returning Officer. The Unique Security code list will differentiate between Individuals and Groups.Aubrey said:I would be interested to know how duplicate votes will be detected.
Topimo said:Also, how are the word documents to be protected from editing?
Offering advice rather depends on how up to date your system is. As Jason said, the word document attachment can be opened and you are constrained to edit the document in just a few places. When you have done so, you could try the 'printing to pdf' option (select print, then select 'print to pdf' from the choice of printer). Microsoft provide such a program or as Jason says you can download a range of free ones. Google "freeware print to pdf" to find one.Pitlamp said:If I had a working printer I might have done that as the easiest option.
I'll try and sort my vote today, if I get a spare second.
cavemanmike said:Cookie said:Pitlamp said:You could print it then be sticking a few crosses on the piece of paper and shoving it in an envelope.
Yup.Guess who hasn't got a printer ----