Having just noticed the new improved partner card rules (which are fantastic!), I have a question regarding nominees.

Is it for your membership year, or GGL year?

I nominated a friend for Gold back in November 2012, after attaining GGL a few months previously. My membership year renewed in May. I've only just renewed GGL this year.

It now appears I can nominate three new individuals, but I can't figure out:

a) how long their memberships will last

b) when I can nominate next if I do it now

Help with the above two questions would be much appreciated.