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2/14/87 Dear Community, Re: Bob Machiz’ latest letter asking for support
(see above) I applaud most of the current
actions being taken by the TSG organization to try and
remedy their current cash flow situation. The move to re-locate the offices
and school, the support given by the Adelphi members, and the selfless
dedication to their work by such people as Heather Norris, Pam Campau, and the teachers, are all examples of the
internal work I referred to in my first letter. I am impressed that so many
initiatives have been undertaken so promptly. However, there are still two points
that concern me. The first, is that the people who
are voluntarily making the most sacrifices, are the very ones that RK said
were doing their jobs the best, such as Heather and the teachers etc. It is a
mark of their dedication that they are still prepared to serve without pay if
necessary. Yet, there is no mention of like offers of sacrifice coming from
the highest paid officials, namely Malcolm and Machiz, who reportedly make a
comfortable $75,000 between them, and who, in RK’s opinion, were not doing
very much to earn such salaries. Certainly, if the schools are suffering and
the teachers can t even be paid, some sort of
adjustment in these salaries would seem appropriate. Secondly, I am yet distressed that the blame for this
entire situation is constantly placed on RK and the three ladies.
It feels to me like Robert is trying to create a “paper trail” of accusations
via these letters in preparation for TSG’s upcoming lawsuit against the
women. He repeatedly states that they are the cause of the decline in
revenue, preparing the way for a case for “damages.” I have to challenge such
statements, for I feel that people are not as gullible as
all that. The TSG readership is among some of the most well-read and
intelligent people anywhere. I think this is an
issue of FREE SPEECH. For the Board of Trustees to get an injunction against
the ladies, or RK, or whoever has something they
want to say is tantamount to the kind of actions we have been taught to
expect from the fundamentalists. I want to hear it all, from every
source, so that I can determine for myself how I wish to respond. I resent
TSG, or anyone else attempting to withhold information or communications from
me. I think the TSG Board of Trustees is far exceeding their appropriate
limits. I am distressed that anyone in this issue is being sued. It seems that all of this can and should be handled internally by the members and supporters
of the Group. Instead of injunctions, I would prefer to see the TSG
newsletter open up to an open discussion for it’s
readers, printing all letters and comments from everyone who has a viewpoint.
Instead of limiting the publication of the newsletter, I would like to see it
go out twice a month if necessary to keep everyone informed. The members don’t really know what is going on. If the Trustees have
nothing to be ashamed of, or to hide, then by letting
everyone have their say publicly, they would be more likely to enhance their
image, gain greater respect and further support for their schools and
organization as a whole. This could end their cash crunch. Again, thank you for
listening. [Renee Trenda] |
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