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<DIV><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000 face=Fixedsys size=2>I
have become involved in this discussion thru the back door. I was
commenting on the civility of communications when I was challenged to consider
the issue of "doable" items that were not being accomplished.
Therefore I will share my thoughts on a couple of the items being
discussed.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P>I happen to believe that an agenda and minutes are necessary for an orderly
accomplishment of business. I also believe that an advanced notice of the agenda
would spark more interest in the general membership about the day-to-day
operation of SCN. <SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000
face=Fixedsys size=1> I recognize that some agenda items do not come forth until
just before the meeting, but most items should be available ahead of time.
Establishing the policy of publishing an advanced agenda would help to insure
that those who wanted to be assured of being on the agenda would make earlier
requests.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000 face=Fixedsys size=1>A
policy that would not allow implementation of added agenda items (except for
emergency items) would further help insure early requests for inclusion on the
agenda.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000 face=Fixedsys
size=1></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000
face=Fixedsys size=1>Following the meeting, a revised agenda, reflecting last
minute additions, and a brief set of minutes would let the membership know what
is happening. Understanding the day-to-day issues being faced by SCN might
increase the number of people volunteering for tasks that they can identify with
or might increase the contributions as needs are clearly
defined.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000 face=Fixedsys
size=1></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=150174218-07121998><FONT color=#000000
face=Fixedsys size=1>I therefore believe that the above requests are in the best
interest of activating the membership.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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Ken Crandall (bd252@scn.org)</FONT></SPAN></P>
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