Dave, I am a BFW member of long-standing (with gaps while overseas in Peace Corps). I am an observer of the current controversy, and desperate for accurate information. As a supervisor in health care, I received management training and learned that terminations are preceeded by steps of progressive disciplinary action. I also know that these steps are typically held in confidence and that the parties may choose to keep the details private. However, the nature of what has transpired leads me to believe that something beyond a "mere" personnel matter is at hand. It seems like there is a political struggle of some kind going on. Since it is not just the private case of someone being fired for not doing their job or violating work rules, then Board of the BFW needs to be more forthcoming about what is happening.
So, if it is a political matter, then opening up the board of directors election is very much key to allowing the membership to set the political course for the organization. Silencing voices by not allowing a free flow of information is counter productive. If the board is silencing voices, then I won't vote for their re-election. On the other hand, you indicate there are matters of fact to dispute. You can't just yell "Fire!" in a theater. You need to show us the smoke and the flames. What inaccurate information is on Pam Barrett's website? If you like, I would be a conduit for your response to the Madison bicycling lists I subscribe to. However, I suspect you are well-connected and can get the word out yourself. I would encourage you to do that! My and my partner's votes for the BFW board are at stake and we want to make a good choice. George Perkins > > The website listed earlier contains what I consider to be inaccurate > information. While those > people listed on that website are perfectly within their rights to run for > the board of the BFW, > I find it distressing that they make claims that are not true. > > Those people have every right to run for the BFW board, but not to spread > inaccurate information. > > Dave Schlabowske > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
