From: <lees103 at verizon.net>
To: "Keith Lynch's Cat List" <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Good last minute save, WSFA
Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:18:35 -0500
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

Ladies and gentlemen:

            On 14 February 2009, Keith Lynch and Mike Bartman said in part:

"> Arguably, they ceased hosting WSFA as soon as they banned him.  If a
> host picks and chooses which members can attend, he's not hosting a
> meeting."

"Anyone can ban whoever they like from their house, but WSFA's
rules require that meetings be held where all members are free to
attend, so if a potential host won't allow a member, they can't host a
meeting.  Rules can be changed, but that one seems reasonable as it is."

            With respect, these statements are not true.  There is nothing
in the WSFA Bylaws or Standing Rules that requires a potential host to admit
all members.  In fact, the Standing Rules specifically affirm the host's
ability to set policies for their own homes, including barring uncongenial
individuals.  Specifically, the second rule in the Standing Rules section on
General Policies, subsection on Courtesy states "It is the official policy
of WSFA that meetings are at the invitation of the host and hostess.  Their
word goes in their abodes."  This policy was established because of back to
back incidents in which individuals made themselves unwelcome in two
separate homes.

                    Lee Strong