Our esteemed WCG team captain and founder and Crunching@EVGA co-captain Afterburner has decided to step down for personal reasons.  I know I'll be sad to lose him as captain after he has led us so far, but he will still be around, just not able to devote as much energy to WCG duties.  So, we need to find a new volunteer willing to handle WCG captain duties and also act as a crunching team co-captain.
 
For those who are new to the team or to refresh your memory, Linuxrouter and RHMash are the Crunching team captains, while Afterburner and I are co-captains.  There isn't really any assigned set of duties; people step in as needed for various efforts.  I think the main thing is that a WCG captain needs to be active on this forum as well as watching what's happening in the WCG world.  Beyond that, an interest in organizing new efforts or recruiting new members would be a plus.  And, of course, the time to do it.
 
Nominations?  If we only end up with one candidate, or come to a consensus, no vote is needed; otherwise, I can set up a vote in a Google form.

One nomination per person, please! 

Okay.. well, having READ all of AB's post, it sounds like you've elevated yourself to the next level.  Congrats on that.  Meanwhile, it doesn't matter to me who heads this team as long as this team remains a team.  So, I'll pitch a nomination in.
 
Tank1023

horvat's mine
 
a squirrel with a bazooka has got my VOTE (obediance - from sheer fear)

I agree there's lots of good people that are qualified, it usually comes down to who has enough TIME to handle the various duties.. 

Like Yodap, I appreciate being considered on AB's list, but also must defer.  We have lots of great team-members here, and some who could be waiting for an opportunity to step into a role.  I'm reminded of Devdog who stepped into the CC 2012 Captain's job.  He was largely unknown at the time, had little experience with CC, but had a zest for the role and did a fine job for us.  I expect we could have similar people to him that would like to participate in the Crunching Captains role, but may not be named above. 

Ha! The reason why I don't put my name in the hat now is that I don't even have the time to post nevermind tend to the store
honestly! I am available to help out some, just am too busy with my normal job plus side job.

Viper97

Actually I wouldn't mind doing it except for my limited knowledge.  I'm pretty much able to get the time to do thihgs... it's the understanding I have problems with. 

That's the good thing about being a leader...you don't need to have all the knowledge, because your team will help you with that stuff. Having the desire to lead is the best component of what is needed. If you have that (like Devdog had for the CC Captain), it can work out OK.

linuxrouter

Afterburner
I sold my business, and bought into another one significantly larger than mine. This will require more of my time than one already finely tuned...   

Congratulations on buying a larger business. I wish you best success with your new investment. :)

Thank you very much. Contract signing and check depositing happened today. This is a done deal. Now for the hard part. Making it all fit together and looking back three years from now with a huge smile on our faces instead of Attorney office signs... lol 

I'll leave the decision to the team... I'll help in anyway I can just don't expect me to be a genius like the rest of you.  I'm too dang old for new concepts and too dang new for old ones. 
 
I will say this though... it's a heck of a team and as AB pointed out, look at what this team has done in just over six months.  It's remarkable. 
 
We do need a membership drive though.  If we can double the actual number of dedicated folders on our team in another six months, I think we can go places where no team has gone before.  (Sorry Gene Roddenberry... I just had to!)

Glad to hear there's a little light at the end of the tunnel Horvat... I'm wishing you the best and thanks for all the effort you've put into helping the team get to where it is today.

Both of you guys (Horvat and Viper) would get my "thumbs up", including the other names on the list.  We have so many great team members here and no matter who ends up helping to lead the Team, just know that you are not at all alone.  I tell ya, I'd Crunch here even if there was little to no activity.  From what I know of this Team (virtually), I'm honored to Crunch with you all and enjoy the mutual respect/calm atmosphere that we have created here.  To our credit, and thanks to those that have the time/inclination to get more involved, we have fun on our "treks", helping each other out and even helping out other Crunching Teams/Trekkers.  It doesn't get any better than that IMO. 
 
PS to Horvat:  All the best on getting that new job!!  Just getting and holding one these days is a challenge, so getting one that you really like is a big plus!

Horvat

texinga
PS to Horvat:  All the best on getting that new job!!  Just getting and holding one these days is a challenge, so getting one that you really like is a big plus!

Thank you for putting that into perspective for me. In the health care field I will always have a job so sometimes I take it for granted. My current hopeful career is in the gas and oil industry with General Electric. I grew up with G.E. in Cincinnati, Ohio and they have always been a top notch company.

+1 to both comments...
 
And for those that read this thread and have or have not responded...
 
This is a four person team. Not one person. Time is when you have it.  Like during drives, answering questions, attaching our team to contests or new adventures ETC. It is not requiring what I think a few of you think it may. While it is an honor to represent our team, it is not even a part time job. No more than posting on the forums as we all do already (Time wise). Just food for thought.

Afterburner
And for those that read this thread and have or have not responded...

This is a four person team. Not one person. Time is when you have it.  Like during drives, answering questions, attaching our team to contests or new adventures ETC. It is not requiring what I think a few of you think it may. While it is an honor to represent our team, it is not even a part time job. No more than posting on the forums as we all do already (Time wise). Just food for thought.

Really AB?  It's not that much more than posting?  Then why ya leaving your position.  I smell a misdirection here and I ain't buying into it!

Viper97

Afterburner
And for those that read this thread and have or have not responded...

This is a four person team. Not one person. Time is when you have it.  Like during drives, answering questions, attaching our team to contests or new adventures ETC. It is not requiring what I think a few of you think it may. While it is an honor to represent our team, it is not even a part time job. No more than posting on the forums as we all do already (Time wise). Just food for thought.

Really AB?  It's not that much more than posting?  Then why ya leaving your position.  I smell a misdirection here and I ain't buying into it!

No miss direction I have to many things on my plate to do it all. This is one I feel we can have another member do it so they can learn, help us get to the next step. And...
 
I am in these roles to some capacity daily...

• Now merging two companies, and all that goes with employees, contracts, SOP's etc...
• Secretary of the local Rotary International
• Secretary/Treasure of the local Business Network International
• Mod here
• Mod another site
• Run a blog
• Husband/Father
• Co-Captain here
• Help my disabled wife daily
• Hobbies

So yeah...