Merge pull request #1661 from exoticDFT/update/elections-page

Updates election page

Author: exoticDFT

pages/about/election.md

@@ -13,38 +13,43 @@ annual_general_meeting: 2024-12-05 14:00:00 -0500
 voting_open: 2024-12-05 14:00:00 -0500
 voting_close: 2024-12-13T23:59:59 -1000
 election_results: 2024-12-20T00:00:00 +0000
+election_season_start: 2024-09-12
+election_season_end: 2025-02-01
 ---
 
 {% capture nowunix %}{{'now' | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% capture year %}{{'now' | date: '%Y'}}{% endcapture %}
 {% capture nom_open %}{{page.nominations_open | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
 {% capture nom_close %}{{page.nominations_close | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
 {% capture can_ann %}{{page.candidate_announcements | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
 {% capture vote_open %}{{page.voting_open | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
 {% capture vote_close %}{{page.voting_close | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
-
-{% if nowunix >= nom_open and nowunix < nom_close %}
-**Election process has begun. Nominations are open! Please see the "Nominations
+{% capture results %}{{page.election_results | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% capture season_start %}{{page.election_season_start | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+{% capture season_end %}{{page.election_season_end | date: '%s'}}{% endcapture %}
+
+<!-- Current election status notification section -->
+<strong>
+{%- if nowunix >= nom_open and nowunix < nom_close -%}
+Election process has begun. Nominations are open! Please see the "Nominations
 and Candidate Information" section to apply for or nominate someone for the
-US-RSE Steering Committee**
-{% elsif nowunix >= nom_close and nowunix < can_ann %}
-**Nominations have closed! We will be announcing the candidates shortly.**
-{% elsif nowunix >= can_ann and nowunix < vote_open %}
-**Meet the [2024 Steering Committee candidates](#candidate-information)!**
-{% elsif nowunix >= vote_open and nowunix < vote_close %}
-**Voting for the US-RSE Steering Committee are now open!**
-{% else %}
-**Elections for the US-RSE Steering Committee are around the corner**
-{% endif %}
+US-RSE Steering Committee
+{%- elsif nowunix >= nom_close and nowunix < can_ann -%}
+Nominations have closed! We will be announcing the candidates shortly.
+{%- elsif nowunix >= can_ann and nowunix < vote_open -%}
+Meet the [2024 Steering Committee candidates](#candidate-information)!
+{%- elsif nowunix >= vote_open and nowunix < vote_close -%}
+Voting for the US-RSE Steering Committee are now open!
+{%- else -%}
+Elections for the US-RSE Steering Committee happen near the end of each year
+{%- endif -%}
+</strong>
 
 <hr>
 
-<!-- The 2024 US-RSE Steering Committee elections are happening this December. -->
-
-If you're interested in becoming part of the Steering Committee, we suggest you
-have a look at
-[Guidance for Potential Steering Committee Candidates](/2022-07-01-candidate-guidance/).
-
 
+<!-- Timetime or congratulations section -->
+{% if nowunix >= season_start and nowunix < season_end %}
 ## 2024 Election Timeline
 
 * Nominations open:
@@ -64,21 +69,35 @@ have a look at
 * Planned Election Results Announcement Date:
   **{{ page.election_results | date: "%B %-d, %Y" }}**
 * Elected Steering Committee members take office:
-  **January 1, 2025**
+  **January 1, {{ year | plus: 1 }}**
+{% else %}
+## Congratulations to the {{ year }} - {{ year | plus: 2 }} Steering Committee Cohort!
+
+- Cordero Core
+- Julia Damerow
+- Kenton McHenry
+- Miranda Mundt
+{% endif %}
+
+If you're interested in becoming part of the Steering Committee, we suggest you
+have a look at
+[Guidance for Potential Steering Committee Candidates](/2022-07-01-candidate-guidance/).
 
 
 ## Positions and Eligibility
 
+{% if nowunix >= season_start and nowunix < results %}
 Four Steering Committee seats are open in this election, each for a 2-year term
-(January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027).
+(January 1, {{ year | plus: 1 }} through December 31, {{ year | plus: 3 }}).
 The following steering committee members have terms that end this year:
-Miranda Mundt, Rinku Gupta, Kenton McHenry, and Julia Damerow.
+Abbey Roelofs, Alex Koufos, Ian Cosden, Jeff Carver, and Keith Beattie.
+{% endif %}
 All US-RSE members in good standing as of the day nominations open are eligible
-for nomination. 
+for nomination.
 
 The US-RSE Steering Committee sets its own meeting frequency and timing.
 Currently, the Steering Committee meets every two weeks on Fridays.
-The Steering Committee meeting frequency and schedule for 2025 will be
+The Steering Committee meeting frequency and schedule for {{ year | plus: 1 }} will be
 determined once new members are elected.
 
 The responsibilities of Steering Committee members are detailed in the
@@ -108,18 +127,21 @@ Additionally, Steering Committee members are expected to:
 
 ## Nominations and Candidate Information
 
-<!-- **[Candidate Information is Available](/2022-11-18-sc-candidates/)** -->
-
+{% if nowunix >= season_start and nowunix < season_end %}
 Nominations will open on {{ page.nominations_open | date: "%B %e, %Y" }} and
 close on {{ page.nominations_close | date: "%B %e, %Y" }} (see above for more 
 details.)
+{% endif %}
 
 Once nominations open up, interested members are encouraged to nominate themselves.
 Alternatively, if you know of a member who you think would make a good
 candidate, you can submit a nomination for someone else, who will be invited to run.
 All US-RSE members in good standing are eligible to be nominated as candidates.
 
-{% if nowunix >= nom_open and nowunix < nom_close %}
+
+<!-- Nomination form and candidates section -->
+{% if nowunix >= season_start and nowunix < season_end %}
+  {% if nowunix >= nom_open and nowunix < nom_close %}
 ### Nomination Form
 
 The nomination form can be found [HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdymmrCfE3QgKmeOmPUSeaDhEEG2z0adxfmiNGHbO3C6nv1YA/viewform). Please fill this form for self-nomination OR if you are nominating someone else.
@@ -154,16 +176,17 @@ themselves at the Annual General Meeting on December 6, 2024.
 An [#election channel is available on Slack](https://usrse.slack.com/archives/C01BC66Q16E)
 for any discussion with or about candidates.
 
-{% elsif nowunix >= nom_close and nowunix < can_ann %}
+  {% elsif nowunix >= nom_close and nowunix < can_ann %}
 ### Nomination Form
 
 Nominations are now closed. We will be announcing the candidates soon!
 
-{% elsif nowunix >= can_ann %}
+  {% elsif nowunix >= can_ann %}
 ### Nomination Form
 
 Nominations are now closed and our candidates for next cycle can be found below.
 
+
 ### Candidate Information
 
 Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
@@ -179,6 +202,7 @@ Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
 
 More information about the candidates can be [found here](/2024-11-08-sc-candidates).
 
+  {% endif %}
 {% endif %}