Motion Passed: addition of Brazil Forum
 

Moved by bhatnasx and seconded by Cholula:

that the TalkBoard recommends the creation of a Brazil forum

This vote will close 9 Jan 2011

As I stated I would elsewhere, I have supported this proposal in the vote.

I have also voted in favor.

Long overdue IMO.

Two ^ way up.

I also support the forum, though will wait a few days before voting to see if anyone has any compelling objections or better ideas.

Thanks for the votes. When you pass this you'll be giving a great birthday present for Mrs. jbcarioca.

Glad to see TB working in harmony on this issue. DL has just started non-stop service to Brazil out of DTW. Brazil definately needs their own rightful spot. Would be a nice place to be right now with this weather.

Some info from an AP report on how Brazil has changed as Lula prepares to leave office:

"Since Silva’s first election in 2002, the middle class has grown by 29 million people — more than the population of Texas — creating a powerful new domestic consumer market. Another 20 million people — as many as in New York state — were pulled from poverty. The country that received a record $30 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund as it neared economic collapse in 2002 now lends money to the IMF, making up to $5 billion available for loans to other nations."

And also this:

"By the time Brazil hosts the Olympics, it is forecast to be the globe's fifth-largest economy, surpassing Italy, Britain and France."

Full report can be found at: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/...n7188460.shtml and many other news sites..

I voted yes.

Cheers. Sharon

I have voted "Abstain" on this issue. I was initially opposed to the forum but jbcarioca made a convincing case that unfortunately my travel/work schedule (and involuntary reroutings) during the voting period does not give me sufficient time to research. I am quite confident that there will be sufficient support from the other members to pass this vote without me.

I agree. I can see new Brazil Forums.

Motion passed
 

On 31 Dec 2010, the TalkBoard approved 8-0-1 the recommendation of the creation of a Brazil forum.

Voting yes: bhatnasx, Cholula, gleff, jackal, lucky9876coins, Markie, SkiAdcock, Spiff

Abstaining: B747-437B

Thanks very much to all of you. What a very nice present for the new year you have given us! Now what happens to make the forum a reality?

Management will implement it, assuming they accept our recommendation.

Great news!