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I am forwarding this with Judith Hoffberg's permission. Judith, you have stated so elegantly what many are thinking. Thank you for adding your concerns to this discussion. Barbara ________________________________ From: umbrella [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 12:32 PM To: Rominski, Barbara Subject: Re: ARLIS/NA origins Dear Barbara, Genie, Maryly and others: As founder of the organization, I am devastated by this takeover of chapter dues. The original concept for forming strong regional chapters was to have a place, a forum whereby members could meet locally to support and plan national plans for meetings, policies, etc. It was only my vision that all chapter members must be national members. But the local dues were to amplify, sustain and support local programming, field trips, refreshments, etc. This speedy decision does not allow for discussion, except as we are doing online, and I am thrust into dismay to see the very bones of the organization broken for the sake of some policy which I do not understand. Genie really hit all my points on the head, so rather than reiterate, I think the collection of dues, let alone the deterioration of local memberships will be withering. Please--as one who put in ovoer 7 years of my life in this organization--please help it understand where it is going and divert the journey. Judith A. Hoffberg Founder, first Executive Secretary, founder of ARLIS/SC and many other chapters -----Original Message----- From: Eugenie Candau [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 6:39 PM To: Rominski, Barbara Cc: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: ARLIS/NA Chapter Affiliation Dear Barbara, A quick once-over of the Affiliation Agreement leads me to raise the following issues: 1. I have no problem with requiring chapter members to be members of the national organization. However I think the remittance of chapter dues to ARLIS/NA constitutes a "double whammy" on our members. If anything, ARLIS/NA should provide a "kickback" or in more official terminology, a subvention to chapters for each of its members .... even "a buck a body" would be acceptable. In this case I should think implementing this long ignored rule would augment the national's coffers to a significant degree. Of course larger chapters would benefit more than smaller ones. 2. Having served as Treasurer on the Executive Board of ARLIS/NA some years ago I can well imagine the administrative headaches and costs that would be in incurred by the national to oversee bookkeeping for and distribution of chapter dues. 3. Chapter dues probably vary enormously, are set by each chapter, and should remain so. Otherwise there is the possibility that the national will determine what chapter membership will cost. 4. Chapter activities, and their costs, are determined to a great extent by the size of the chapter, frequency of meetings and other activities, and ability of all members to participate. Chapter economic autonomy seems essential to the health of the organization on both the national and local levels. Not everyone gets to benefit from attendance at the annual conference; an invaluable experience, but one we try to duplicate in smaller ways at the local level according to our means. In this respect we are a volunteer organization with special knowledge of and accessibility to programs that could not be duplicated elsewhere. Finally, I have no doubt that these concerns have been raised within the Executive Board and I hope to hear them addressed at the July meeting. Sincerely, Genie Candau The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you. ________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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