Kevins letter does not make any mention of Manny Agulnik. He mentions that several other people, "from other cycling groups", plan to attend.
Implication of Agulnik's connection to these groups is yours, as there are vague references, (if not direct if I recall correctly), to your admirable Bicycle Advocacy activities in your letter in the Spokesperson. Kevin goes on to say complimentary things about Avery Burdett's term in office. Everyone has an opinion, and I'm pleased he expressed it. The question can reasonably be asked: Under Manny Agulnik's presidency, will (& if so, how much of) the business of the OBC be redirected toward the SAME goals of these bicycle/transportation lobby or advocacy groups? Will the budget of the club thus be redirected away from present programs? How much will that affect programs such as the Time Trials, the Grand Prix, the RLCT, the weekend tours, The Sunday Tours, the membership fees, Junior development? I prefer the clear division of these organizations, truthfully, since I tend to disagree strongly with many of the ideas of the advocacy groups, and frankly, the behaviour of some of its principles. That's why I'm not a member of their organization. That's why I don't directly contribute to their affairs. Equally, and without a doubt, that's probably why they aren't active an participating members of the OBC. That's not to say there are SOME who belong actively to both, and that's their right, too. Life is so easy. Therefore, the presence of non-members, en-mass, if that occurs, at the OBC AGM would be very curious to me. I would conclude that their interest in the OBC's affairs, as Kevin mentioned in stronger terms, may have a negative impact on the current programs supported. I think we deserve a clear view of "how much", and how will those changes reflect on the OBC in the community. Smeulders out Manny Agulnik wrote: > It must be supposed that I > am the one representing the group as he says wishes "to take over the > OBC for other group purposes". It is not one person that runs your club. > Let me suggest that this email is an attack on me. ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
