Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 13:52:32 EDT
From: Ellen
To: Antistoicus
Subject: Re: An invitation

In a message dated 5/25/00 9:33:19 AM Central Daylight Time, Antistoicus writes:

<< ... why not have an informal get to know each
....... other type deal open to any who choose to
....... come, and from there we can decide what
....... moves to make. ... >>

THat sounds like sence to me. I must admit that when two of my respected friends were violently trashed on this list, after they were unsubscribed and thus unable to defend themselves, it made me hesitant to open myself to the same attacks, so I sat back to see how things went. Also the attitude that "Pagan Elders (deleted)" is not compatable with building a magazine/newsletter that is supposed to bring the community together. I am aware that neither you, Antistoicus or (name deleted), are proponents of this attitude, but I wonder if others associated with you are. ( I am not an Elder btw.) Ya gotta remember that not everyone has the same goals, and flexibility is the key to working with large groups of people. It also costs a lot of money and TIME to put out a newsletter. Have you any plans for funding this endevor so far?

<< ... I think that those who missed
....... should still be encouraged to come ... >>

I hope so!

It occurs to me that when I remind people of an event a week before, and then again a few days before it happens, I get a higher turnout.

Putting the meeting the WEEKEND BEFORE ELFEST, guaranteed that I could not make it, tho I gave plenty of notice that I could not make the meeting. Also, we are entering the season of vacations and Graduations, so please bear that in mind.

<< ... but this is the final eliminator - those who
....... agree to be there for this one who
....... dont make it will be cut from the list and
....... the rest of us can get down to business and
....... start making this happen.

....... what do you say? ... >>

WHy cut them from the list? Perhaps they may not be able to take a terribly active part, but they can still spread the word and get others involved.

Perhaps a longer gestation period is needed. We are entering the busiest time of the year for most Pagans I know. I personally have a pretty full calendar untill September. But in the WINTER, THen is a time when people are going NUTS to get together. I am not saying that you cannot get anything accomplished till then, but perhaps it will take longer for things to get off the ground due to the busyness of Summer.

I wish you luck

Ellen


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