Part of the VP's job is filling in for the Pres when he is not available. One of the current VP's used to live in Melbourne and was never able to fulfill that function. I believe he has now moved back to Sydney, and is on the alternative ticket. He will probably do a good job.You cannot be effective living away from the AIPA office. The third guy doesn't even lower himself to read COM emails and is proud of the fact. Great ticket there!