Note: This is a candidate page for a Judge Foundry Election. Information on this page is provided by the candidate, and does not represent the opinions or positions of the Elections Committee or of Judge Foundry. For more information about this election, see the schedule and index for the 2024 Regional Advocate Election.
- Name: Ralph Colby
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Election: Regional Advocates 2024
- Running For: Pacific Northwest RA
Nomination Statement
Hello, my name is Ralph Colby. I’m an L2 from Berkeley, California.
I have over 20 years of Magic organizing experience. I’ve been part of the previous South West Area Captain program and have mentored many judges over the years.
I had a brief stint in Idaho where I hosted the last of the Judge Academy virtual conferences. Currently I’m living and judging in Portland, Oregon but shortly I’ll be moving to Vancouver, Washington. While my time in the PNW has been short, I’ll have lived in 3 of it’s wonderful states.
I’m still learning the area and meeting local judges but I believe I have the experience and desire to help the area as a Regional Advocate.
At the end of your first six months as Regional Advocate, what does “success” look like?
More connections to Judge Foundry. The state of the judge program over the pandemic has been depressing. I’d love to contribute to help rebuild it.
What skills/experience do you bring to the role of Regional Advocate?
Years of judging, networking, and behind the scenes judge program work.
Describe your plans to recruit and utilize Area Communicators.
To be determined but once I’m more familiar with the plan, I can reach out and get volunteers.