[NSP] Re: NPS President

2009-05-23 Thread Adrian
I think it's time for the NPS to stop this childish sucking-up to Patrons and Presidents. There is no need for our Patron at all. I've not seen or heard anything that he has done for the cause of our society except give our society some false illusion of Grandeur, Nobility and

[NSP] Re: NPS President

2009-05-23 Thread Dave Shaw
I would like to support the views of Ann Sessoms and Francis wood as they reflect my own but are so much more eloquently put. There seems to be an orchestrated Gadarene rush towards what is essentially a vote of no confidence in the elected committee. Where will it all end if they take the

[NSP] Re: NPS President Francis Wood's post

2009-05-23 Thread Robert Greef
This posting from Francis Wood summarises my feelings on the new president affair very eloquently and comprehensively, and moreover soothingly - as is his way. I would imagine that Colin Ross in particular could take comfort with the understanding shown of his awkward position in all of this. I

[NSP] Re: NPS President and more.

2009-05-23 Thread colin
@cs.dartmouth.edu; Francis Wood oatenp...@googlemail.com Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 4:32 PM Subject: [NSP] Re: NPS President I would like to support the views of Ann Sessoms and Francis wood as they reflect my own but are so much more eloquently put. There seems to be an orchestrated Gadarene rush towards

[NSP] Re: NPS President and more.

2009-05-23 Thread Julia Say
On 23 May 2009, colin wrote: If I'm correct, there was a decision taken in committee to which the chair objected and, as a result, resigned. The chairman accepted the vote of the meeting. Colin R resigned on the advice of his doctor. With a serious heart condition one does not ignore that

[NSP] Re: NPS President and more.

2009-05-23 Thread colin
this debate will open up a new communications channel. Colin Hill - Original Message - From: Julia Say julia@nspipes.co.uk To: nsp@cs.dartmouth.edu; colin cwh...@santa-fe.freeserve.co.uk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [NSP] Re: NPS President and more. On 23 May 2009