The Shivering Scale Elections
Until now, the Morton Shivering Scale has been rather parochial (or maybe it's just that I like the name "Morton" in everything) but now we're going global. This is the WorldWideWeb after all! Hereafter, the scale will simply be known as the SCAQ Shivering Scale, and those SCAQers who shiver the most will either be asked for a shivering score, or will just be observed to determine what the score is. For example, if the shiverer cannot speak, the score is probably about an 8.5. Those SCAQers who never shiver (e.g., Bill Ireland) will not be permitted to attend any Shivering social events, well known to be the funnest (you can imagine) in the land.

In order to ensure that the Shivering Scale continues to be upheld in the manner to which we are accustomed, elections (obviously there have been no problems with the stats for these elections) have been held. Here are the results of the first SCAQ Shivering Scale Elections (with thanks to Peter O'Keefe):

        Chairman of the Board: David Nelson
        Vice Supreme Shiverer: Grant Levy
        Shivering Social Secretary: David Gidlow
        Shivering Treasurer: Peter O'Keefe
        Shivering Statistician: Sally Morton

All are welcome to apply to enter the Shivering Society (upon payment of the appropriate dues of course, speak to the Treasurer for details), though at least one oceanswim must be attempted in 2001 by all member candidates, except for the above electees, who are charter members. Stay tuned for measurement comparisons between the SCAQ Shivering Scale and the LA Times water temperature reports later this summer.