Frank,
With respect to your opinion, I feel that it is best that I further
explain my reasoning so that there is less misunderstanding as to
why we postponed the event.
I agree completely that we as patriotic Americans should not let
the evil and misguided people behind these actions dictate our
future.
However, I am also compelled to respect the pleas from our lovely
international partners in Japan, Australia, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Greece and Netherlands, to mention few,
who have petitioned me to reschedule the event because of the
threat to international travelers.
Frank, NOBODY was more disappointed of the postponement than
myself. Those who know me realize the excitement and enthusiasm
that I experience during the conference and events leading up
to it. You have been to several of the conferences, and I'm sure
you can attest to that. But, we are forced to look at things
realistically and rationally, rather than being driven by our
emotions.
I take pride to share and demonstrate our achievements and new
R:BASE innovations everyday in my life, and especially at the
R:BASE Developers' Conference each year.
I took this decision very seriously, and consulted with my
closest friends, confidants, and conference speakers to gain
their input on the matter. They also reassured me that the
right decision was to postpone the event due to the unsettling
times ahead that require me to remain on alert for immediate
response to the needs of my US Government clients in Washington,
D.C. and Norfolk, Virginia.
This places me in a position of having to divert my FULL
attention from the important and enormous task of organizing
Conference details, which is simply unfair to the R:BASE
community. My goal has always been to give the R:BASE community
my absolute best, and when I cannot do that because of pressing
reasons such as this, I must act in the best interest of ALL,
as disappointing as that is.
I hope you can respect my reasoning, and understand that this
is NOT an act of submission, but an act of compassion.
Respectfully,
Razzak.
At 01:46 PM 9/14/2001 -0400, Frank Conroy (Betaserver) wrote:
>Razzak,
>
>While I respect your decision, As someone who has possibly lost a friend
>and seen a co-worker lose a sister, I disagree with your decision to
>postpone the conference.
>
>We must show the world that we can go on with our lives and will not let
>fear stop us from conducting our normal routines. My schedule for the
>next month has me flying next week to Miami (if the airport reopens),
>Canada the second week of October and then I was supposed to goto
>Pittsburgh for the conference. I have never been afraid of flying, but
>now I am having some anxiety on the upcoming flights, especially
>considering 2 of those hijacked flights came from Boston. But I am
>determined to get on those flights because I want to show those cowards
>that I am not afraid of them and that they will not rule my life. Doing
>anything else gives them a victory.
>
>The decision has been made about the conference. I know fear of new
>terrorist acts was not the only factor and I am sure you had a tough
>decision, but in my opinion, respect for those lost could be better
>served by showing the world that we will not let the terrorists rule our
>lives.
>
>See you in April
>
>-- Frank
>
>-- Frank Conroy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>F.J. O'Hara & Sons, Inc - Boston, MA
>617-790-3093
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: A. Razzak Memon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 12:43 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: UPDATE - 2001 R:BASE Developers' Conference
>
>
>
>Friday, September 14, 2001
>
>Dear R:BASE Community:
>
>In the aftermath of this week's tragedies, we are left in a
>very uncertain state with regards to not only our personal
>safety, but the safety of our country as a whole.
>
>We are still very unsettled as to whether or not we will go
>to war over these events, and who is responsible.
>
>Being a developer and consultant for mission critical
>operations designed in R:BASE for the US Government, I have
>the privilege and honor to be ready to provide immediate
>assistance, should the need arise.
>
>Facing all of these issues, and the fact that we have many
>developers and business partners who join us from abroad,
>we have decided it would be in the best interest of us all,
>and would show the most respect to those who have fallen to
>this senseless act of violence, to postpone the 2001 Annual
>R:BASE Developer's Conference until a more suitable and
>settled time.
>
>At this time, we have officially rescheduled the 2001 R:BASE
>Developers' Conference to Friday, April 19, 2002 through
>Monday, April 22, 2002, and the WiTango Conference to
>Monday, April 22, 2002 through Wednesday, April 24, 2002.
>
>These dates were chosen so that our Loyal R:BASE Community
>can spend their holiday seasons with their families, and our
>valued R:BASE customers who are accountants can continue
>working through the tax deadline of April 15, 2002, undisturbed.
>
>To those who already have made their reservations, both hotel
>and plane, you should have NO problem with rescheduling these
>items, as we have made special provisions at the Radisson Hotel
>regarding this issue. Please contact your airline immediately
>regarding rescheduling your flight. I'm sure every airline will
>be understanding.
>
>We have done our best to reschedule the events to a time that
>we felt would be the most convenient and least imposing to our
>dedicated developers, clients, and international partners.
>
>We truly appreciate your understanding in this matter, and
>sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
>
>Those of you who have already registered need no further
>registration. For new registration and conference updates,
>please visit: http://www.rbase.com/conference
>
>The conference "events" section of our web site will also be
>updated accordingly.
>
>We at R:BASE Technologies and our entire Development Team
>look forward to seeing you in April 2002.
>
>Very Best Regards,
>
>Razzak.
>
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