Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:40:31 -0500
From: mark <whitroth at 5-cent.us>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>, wsfa-forum at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WSFA] Re: WSFA Officer Changes
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

Judy,

Judith Newton wrote:
> Dear fellow WSFAns,
>
> As you may be aware, I have assumed the office of WSFA President upon
> the resignation of Lee Strong at last Friday's meeting.  I was as
> surprised (and unprepared) as everyone else.  Lee also conveyed a
> message from Chris Neumann that he has resigned as Trustee.  I want
> to thank Colleen for suggesting a short recess for the officers
> present to caucus and discuss how to proceed.
<snip>
> Although I was not expecting to serve as President, I plan to do my
> best to carry out the duties of the office until the next regular
> election.  I hope I can count on the support and good will of all
> WSFAns in this endeavor.  Remember, WSFA is a voluntary, social
<snip>
I am *appalled* at this turn of events, and consider what led up to it to be
incredibly beyond anything I've ever heard of the NESFA Nazis. Fan feuds in
'zines, etc, are one thing: to reach this level is unacceptable.

As you noted, this *is* a voluntary association, and one that, if there is no
common agreement that in the final analysis, we are all friends, and that for
something like this, nothing was done with malice aforethought, for a simple
report.

At any rate, for what it's worth, I fully support you, and, although my life
has gotten even busier (if personally much better), feel free to ask, if
there's anything I can do.

  mark