* *** BOE_SUPPLIES TXT - 10 Nov 2023  13:32:11 - JGKNAUTH

Here are some supplies comments left over from previous elections.

 1) 3/06/20:  At our polling place we are fortunate with our outside
    configuration and don't have to use chalk (which washes away) or the
    orange tape (which doesn't stick).  We can handle things well with
    just the "No Campaigning Zone" signs.  Outside we use tan masking
    tape for curbside arrows on the asphalt.  Inside we use it for floor
    markings since blue painters tape does not contrast well with the
    dark carpeting in the voting enclosure.  I have been bringing from
    home rolls of masking tape and additional blue tape.

 2) For a primary election with many ballot types, the Saturday pickup
    check of the number of supplied ballots of each type can be
    confusing and inaccurate.  I proposed a different format for the
    packing/checking sheet for such complicated elections.  See the last
    section of http://jgkhome.name/WakeBOE/Postmortem_2016-03-15.txt
    which describes the example sheet
    http://jgkhome.name/WakeBOE/Ballot_Packing_List_Example.htm

 3) On the Precinct Officials website have a file with pictures of all
    the standard signs with an identifier and text information for each
    one.  This would help in CJ <-> WCBOE communication about such
    supplies.  I created a sample file to demonstrate this proposal.
    See http://jgkhome.name/WakeBOE/WCBOE_Signs.pdf.  This is just a
    rough take with some quick pictures.  I have offered to create a
    full file if I could work with the Operations Center to take
    pictures of the signs and get data to provide text for the file.

 4) 11/11/18:  For the CJ lanyard and card holder, the CJ name and
    precinct fields are on one side of the card and "Please return ..."
    text is on the other.  There is a 50-50 chance that the wrong side
    ("Please return") will be visible at any point since that badge will
    flop around a lot and is also on a swivel.  I suggest having the
    name/precinct info be entered on both sides of the card.  For now I
    make a separate card with my name to serve as the reverse side and
    insert it in the holder covering the "Please return".  As of the
    11/6/18 election the "Please return" directive was added as a
    checklist item to the Chief Judge Pocket Guide, where it is more
    likely to be seen and honored, so it does not have to appear on the
    badge iteself.

    Because the cord is very long, I also tie some loose knots in it to
    bring the card holder up nearer to eye-level.

    11/10/23:  The CJ cardholder lanyard was pre-knotted this time, so
    I didn't have to tie my own knots.

 5) 11/07/19:  The stickers used to secure the ballot boxes often come
    loose.  This is often seen for the original Saturday pickup stickers
    and for the Tuesday night stickers.

    11/05/21:  I did not see any loose stickers this time.  Different
    brand?  Or just stuck on better by the supply pickup people?

     5/20/22:  The loose stickers are definitely back for the Saturday
    pickup ballot boxes.  Many came loose.

     7/29/22:  No loose stickers this time.

    11/06/22:  Many loose stickers this time.

    11/05/23:  Still loose stickers.  One completely fell off in my
    car's trunk.

 6) 11/05/21:  I experimented with using some inexpensive LED lights on
    one of our key "VOTE HERE" arrow signs.  It is in the dark and
    points the way to our hidden Voting Enclosure door.  The lights
    seemed to do the job.

     5/20/22:  The lights were not needed at this time of year.

     7/26/22:  The lights were not needed at this time of year.

    11/08/22:  I did use the lights at the end of the day this time.

    11/07/23:  I did use the lights at the end of the day this time.

 7) 11/10/23:  Make the barcodes larger on the scanner test sheet to
    alleviate the "smudging" problem.  At any rate, test the test sheet.


Jeff Knauth, Precinct 19-19