The Kelso Hilander Hall of Fame (HHoF) introduces an innovative, rules-based digital democracy to honor excellence in academics, athletics, and community service in Kelso, Washington. Managed by elected trustees serving 8-year terms, Hilander Democracy enables community members to nominate and vote for inductees transparently.
This platform celebrates local achievers, fosters community engagement, and supports education through its tax-deductible fee structure, benefiting the Kelso Public Schools Foundation. The HHoF demonstrates how small towns can leverage technology to preserve heritage, recognize excellence, and invest in their future.
Chris McCoy, a Kelso native and former National DECA President, provided research for Hilander Democracy. Now CEO and co-creator of STORE protocol and founder of Data4America, McCoy was inspired by his Great Uncle Kirby McCoy's request to "Do something great for the kids of Kelso." Guided by Rick Davis, Director of the Kelso Public Schools Foundation and Mary Beth Tack, Superintendent of Kelso Public Schools, Hilander Democracy was first ratified by elected Trustees on 7/9/24 with 97.22% approval, marking a significant step in community-driven governance, recognition, and fundraising. Enhanced through community feedback, updates were ratified on 11/5/24.
Legends Aren't Born. They're Built In Kelso.
| General | |||||
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| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 1 | Governance Type |
Simple majority democracy |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| General Section I, Article 2 | Voting Threshold |
51%+ simple majority |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 2 | Managing Body |
Elected trustees with invited advisory board guidance |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 7 | Term Limits |
Staggered terms to start, followed by 8-year terms |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 15 | Voting Duration (Trustees) |
3 business days (Monday-Friday) concluding at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on final day |
100%
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9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 3 | Quorum (Trustees) |
6 of 9 Trustees |
100%
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9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 11 | Approves New Sub-Groups |
Through simple majority vote by Trustees |
100%
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9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Trustees | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 5 | Number of Trustees |
Configurable. Starts with 9 |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 10 | Staggered Terms |
Enabled. Utilized to prevent turnover while retaining a +⅔ supermajority democracy |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 10 | Initial Term Lengths |
Variable. Some Trustees to begin 8-year term in 2024, others 6-year, 4-year, etc. to stagger the turnover |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 8 | Removal Vote Threshold |
51%+ vote by Trustees or automatic after 3 missed votes |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 14 | Missed Votes Until Removed |
3 |
100%
|
9/15/2024 | 9/15/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 9 | New Election Deadline |
30 days after the Trustee’s term ends or they are removed by vote |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 4 | Additional Category Creation |
Simple majority approval (51%+) |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 4 | Special “Halls” Creation |
Simple majority approval (51%+) |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 3 | Inductee Number Adjustment |
Simple majority approval (51%+) |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 6 | Trustee Election Process |
To be determined |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 1 | Trustee Exit Notice Period |
30 days |
Pending
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Pending | Pending |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 2 | Public Disclosure Timeframe |
14 days |
Pending
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Pending | Pending |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 1 | Immediate Resignation |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Pending
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Pending | Pending |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 8 | Duty Continuation |
Exiting Trustees continue duties until replacement is elected |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 14 | Automatic Removal |
Initiated after 3 missed votes, with opportunity for explanation |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) | |||||
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| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 1 | Notice Period |
Trustees must provide a 30-day notice for resignation |
Pending
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Pending | Pending |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 2 | Public Announcement |
Resignations must be publicly announced within 14 days |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 5 | Minimum Trustee Count |
6 Trustees must be maintained at all times |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Graceful Exit Protocol (GEP) Section IX, Article 1 | Immediate Resignation |
Allowed but discouraged due to potential disruption |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Advisory Board | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| - | Status |
Invites in progress |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 2 | Election Method |
Invited by HHOF Trustees |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 2 | Purpose |
Historical Knowledge, Guidance, Vibes, Fundraising |
100%
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7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hall of Fame Structure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 5 | State Hall of Fame Inductees |
Automatic Induction |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| General Section I, Article 3 | Categories |
Academics, Athletics, Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service, Team/Group/Collective |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Identity Model and Voting Procedures | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Nominations Section V, Article 1 | Minimum Donation |
$1 individual, $5 family, $50 organization |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 1 | Identity Verification |
Email associated with payment card |
100%
|
10/2/2024 | 10/2/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 1 | Voting Power |
One vote per tier (Individual, Family, Organization) |
100%
|
10/2/2024 | 10/2/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 1 | Maximum Votes per Email |
3 |
100%
|
10/2/2024 | 10/2/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 1 | Voting Across Tiers |
Allowed |
100%
|
10/2/2024 | 10/2/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 4 | Fraud Detection |
Manual review by trustees. If fraud is detected, the voter is banned from HHoF participation but not election |
Pending
|
Pending | Pending |
| Nomination | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Nominations Section V, Article 1 | Individual Fee |
$1 |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 1 | Family Fee |
$5 |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 1 | Organization Fee |
$50 |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 4 | Nomination Threshold |
10% to appear on ballot. Threshold calculated based on total nominations in category after consolidation |
100%
|
11/5/2024 | 11/5/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 5 | Ballot Retention |
Up to 20 years if not elected |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 1 | Eligibility |
Any entity paying the fee |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 6 | Submission Information (REQUIRED) |
Name of Nominator, Email Address of Nominator, Name of Nominee, Type of Contribution (Individual, Family, Company), Hall of Fame Category, Why Nominated |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 4 | Submission Information (OPTIONAL) |
Bio/Accomplishments, Community Impact, Other Hall of Fame Inductions & Awards, Graduation Year, Number of years active in sport or community, Birth Date, Birthplace, Elementary School(s), Junior High/Middle School(s), What are they currently doing and their current location?, Personal Stories, Favorite Sayings, Photo/Video Content |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Nominations Section 5, Article 8 | Nominations Per Donation |
3 per Category |
66.7%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Nominations Section V, Article 9 | Nominated in Multiple Categories |
Nominee placed in category with highest nomination count. All votes from other categories consolidate into primary category. If equal nominations exist across categories, nominee may select preferred category. |
100%
|
11/5/2024 | 11/5/2024 |
| Voting | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Individual Fee |
$5+ |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Family Fee |
$50+ |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Organization Fee |
$100+ |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 1 | Voting Rule |
One entity, one vote |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Eligibility |
Any entity paying the fee |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 3 | Payment Recipient |
Kelso Public Schools Foundation (KPFS) |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Vote Validity |
Requires successful payment |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Calendar Schedule Section VII, Article 3 | Schedule |
Determined annually by Trustees. Phases : Prep, Nominating, Voting, Induction |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Identity Model Section IV, Article 4 | Voting Fraud |
Once found by Trustees, voter (person/family/organization) is banned from HHoF participation but not election |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Voting Section 6, Article 9 | Votes Per Donation |
3 per category |
100%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 10 | Vote Publication |
Count of votes by category provided, not individual vote counts until voting period ends |
55.6%
|
11/15/2024 | 11/15/2024 |
| Induction | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 4 | Max Inductees Per Year |
Yes. Amount is set by Trustees vote |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 4 | Induction Rollover |
Yes. Candidates who reach Election Threshold but are not in the top group for the year rollover to subsequent years for formal induction |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 4 | Max Inductees (Year 1) |
3 per category. Others who meet threshold go to wait list for subsequent years |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Eligibility Section III, Article 3 | Max Inductees (Other Years) |
5 per category. Others who meet threshold go to wait list for subsequent years |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Eligibility Section III, Article 1 and 2 | Multi-Category Induction |
Allowed |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 11 | Legacy Induction Eligibility |
Individuals who are members of national, state, or regional Halls of Fame are automatically inducted as Legacy members |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 11 | Legacy Inductee Information |
Name, Year Inducted, Category. Legacy Hall of Fame, % Ratified |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Election | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 4 | Election Threshold |
Simple majority (51%) of votes cast in the category by voting deadline |
100%
|
11/5/2024 | 11/5/2024 |
| Eligibility Section III, Article 1 and 2 | Eligibility for Election |
Dependent on category. Typically, 10 years removed from graduating Kelso High School |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Payments | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 1 | Method |
Check, PayPal, Venmo, Fund.ly |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 2 | Required Information |
Name, Type of Vote, Email Address |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 3 | Tax-Deductible |
Yes |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 4 | Vote Conversion |
All paid nominations automatically convert to votes in election phase with a payment converting to a single vote |
100%
|
11/5/2024 | 11/5/2024 |
| Excess Contribution Handling | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Payments Section VIII, Article 3 | Status |
Treated as tax-deductible donation |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Inductee Voting Section VI, Article 1 | Additional Voting Power |
None. One entity, one vote still applies |
100%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
| Sub-Groups | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 11 | Minimum Members of Sub-Group |
3 |
100%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 11 | Sub-Group Approval Threshold |
Determined by each sub-group |
100%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 11 | Dissolution |
Through simple majority vote by Trustees |
100%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Hilander Democracy Section II, Article 11 | Financing |
Through simple majority vote by Trustees |
100%
|
9/10/2024 | 9/10/2024 |
| Branding | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Value | % Ratified | First Ratified | Last Ratified |
Logo Selection |
Option 1 was created by a student group at KHS. Option 2, which was selected, is an ode to Hilander Football as this version of "Hilander Man" was painted by KHS student Issac Grambo in 1989. |
77.8%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
Marketing Image Approval |
Image below to be used for marketing the hHOF |
88.9%
|
7/9/2024 | 7/9/2024 |
