Guest guest Posted October 21, 1999 Report Share Posted October 21, 1999 POR FAVOR SI PUEDES ESCRIBIR EN ESPANOL. MUCHAS GRACIAS. DANIEL LARRECHEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 DLarrechea@... wrote: > > From: DLarrechea@... > > POR FAVOR SI PUEDES ESCRIBIR EN ESPANOL. > MUCHAS GRACIAS. > DANIEL LARRECHEA > > Dan, On the next issue of LPA today please change my name from Jill Hanel to Jill . I got married over Labor Day weekend. Also, send the LPA today to this address. and Jill 1803 New Bethel Church Road Garner, NC 27529 Thanks, Jill Colonial Chapter Vice President Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 1:41:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, kitties@... writes: << Well there's no politicking going on here is there....not. This is why I (since I can't speak for anyone but me) am hesitant to join LPA. Karin Redston >> Karin: That's ok that you spoke up and glad that you did. :-) While I'm glad that LPA exists and I have met some neat friends from joining. I too like Karin without speaking for anyone else except myself am unfortunately hesitant to rejoin for reasons I do not wish to debate about. I will say this I just wish somethings would change in the organization. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Thank you for your support and for explaining this. ==================================== In a message dated 11/11/99 7:52:21 AM, H414 writes: << Rick - I need to clear the air on something and do it now ... Your concerns with about getting out three issues of LPA Today this year (and one more before the end of 1999) should really be directed to me .... not to . The decision to release 4 issues in 1999 was a move I made (after discussion with a number of people) while closely monitoring our year-end (1999) cash flow because dues are (predictably) at a low point at this time of the year. Therefore, our cash flow is low at this time of the year also. had plans to issue more newsletters, but in view of the need to not over-expend our available cash this year, he agreed to go with four issues for 1999. The dues increase from $25 to $30 should be directed to me also. I made the recommendation (after much internal study, calculations, and discussion), it was published in LPA Today (as required) and the rest is history. I believe his comments reflected his support for the decision that was made by encouraging members to renew, given this modest increase ... the first increase in about 13 years, I believe. I hope this makes some sense. I wanted you to know what went on behind the scenes on all of this. In summary, was working within his agreed-to budget constraints for the 1999 year. I have really appreciated the quality that has put into his work this year. The quantity of issues, however, is something that I have some control over (after discussion with and others) and those complaints should probably be directed to me, not . Thanks for hearing me out. Hagen Vice President of Finance >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Helen Nothing's perfect people. And it's not a black and white world either. There's a lot of grey. Craig I understand your point Craig, but I wonder how much grey? With that I'm mentioning something that occurred awhile back while I was a member. I joined the organization back in '84. My dad wasn't the chief executive of the company where he had worked at, but was very good at his profession. He also was a very friendly, well known, hard working human being. People knew him whether they were a state senator, producer of a late night talk show, owner of a mom and pop store, construction worker, the list goes on and on. In fact where he worked which was a large pharmaceutical company they dedicated a new building in his honor with a plaque because my Dad had died and at this large company where he worked they loved him a great deal. My Dad has been gone now for nine years. He unfortunately was murdered at one of the many other jobs he had. The point I'm bringing up is that my Dad was a person who thought of others and would help out when he can. He wanted to help out LPA by donating a photocopier that someone else was responsible in taking care of. Due to circumstances beyond my Dad's control there was a problem with it that had nothing to do on my dad's part. Well, to make a long story short certain people complained about it publicly and referencing it for a while without thinking about the situation intelligently and without giving the proper appreciation to my Dad who was trying to do a good deed. With that and some other things that I wish would change makes me just wonder about rejoining that's all. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, home place wrote: > From: kd1219@... (home place) > > I totally agree with you Rick. I was basically told it was MY fault I > did not receive any newsletters etc because I did not renew my > membership on time!! This reply (from whoever - since they didn't sign their name) baffles me.... Do people actually expect to receive newsletters even though they aren't paid members of LPA? Yes, if you didn't renew your membership on time, you're not a paid member. That's the way the world works. confused, Craig --- Craig | Austin, TX | dcm@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 On Thu, 11 Nov 1999 HelenJW@... wrote: > I will say this I just wish somethings would change in the organization. > > Helen Same here, but I've said that about EVERY organization that I've ever been associated with. All organizations have: Politics. People who don't get along. A number of people that I didn't like. People who complain about the group, but don't spend the time to make it better. But the good things always outweigh the bad, at least with the groups I stayed with. In LPA's case the good things FAR outweigh the bad. The information, social contacts, etc are excellent. Nothing's perfect people. And it's not a black and white world either. There's a lot of grey. Craig --- Craig | Austin, TX | dcm@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 ... Kudos on a magnificent LPA Today!!! I jjust received it yesterday and I enjoyed it tremendously...the diverse articles as well as the pictures from Portland of various people. It was just a beautiful issue. Thanks for your much appreciated dedication to the newsletter, Sincerely, Masterson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, First, you need to learn how to relax. I know you feel I did something terrible by asking people to renew their membership in LPA on time, but letting it get to you like this is not healthy. As far as being editor is concerned, the Executive Committee has a full report on everything I have done and am doing as editor. I serve at their pleasure (like all committee appointments), so they can replace me at any time they feel it would be in the best interest of LPA. I am not sure I understand why you don't want people to renew their dues in LPA, but for my part, I stand by my original statement and can only repeat - <<When you receive your 2000 Membership Renewal Form (at the end of the year), RENEW ON TIME!!!>> You are of course free to encourage people not to renew their membership in LPA, I just happen to disagree with you. ====================================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 Dear , Thank you for your summary concerning the lack of LPA Today issues. I remember working with you while I was putting together the Chicago conference newsletters. I also remember you as being an excellent accountant who contributed a massive amount of your time and professional expertise to that very successful conference. It's very encouraging to have you in LPA's financial driver's seat. While I understand that you are trying to stave off the bottoming out of our finances, you stopped short of explaining exactly why LPA is suffering from a cash shortage. Isn't it true that LPA has run into this cash crunch because editor Margulies is charging LPA a projected $43,000 a year to produce four or five newsletters? If so, this is a 200% increase in cost just since 1997, when LPA Today's budget was only $20,000 a year. I know this because that was my budget as editor. Even then it was the single most expensive item on LPA's debit column. Alot of us on the east coast still haven't received this last issue of LPA Today, so could you confirm whether it's true that we paid Mr. Marguliles $20,000 for just the first TWO newsletters this year? I think I might have found the reason we're running out of money. Please correct me if I'm wrong but the intent of the increased dues is relatively simple: The $5 extra that we're going to have to pay from now on, (about $20,000+ each year?) is just going into Mr. Margulies' pockets? Just because we haven't had a dues increase in 13 years, for which our past Board of Directors and several presidents should be highly commended, it doesn't mean we need an increase, especially considering that we have hundreds of members barely earning over the poverty line. And especially considering the increase is just going to enrich the wallet of the current editor. You know, there's a reason why a sitting U.S. President can't voluntarily increase his salary...it's called a conflict of interest. , please forgive my incredulity, and I write this with all due respect to your wonderful wisdom, but if the dues increase was your idea, why didn't you make the obvious, financially-sound, cost-cutting suggestion that LPA just obtain a less expensive editor? Rick Eanes In a message dated 11/11/99 3:52:21 PM, you wrote: <<Rick - I need to clear the air on something and do it now ... Your concerns with about getting out three issues of LPA Today this year (and one more before the end of 1999) should really be directed to me .... not to . The decision to release 4 issues in 1999 was a move I made (after discussion with a number of people) while closely monitoring our year-end (1999) cash flow because dues are (predictably) at a low point at this time of the year. Therefore, our cash flow is low at this time of the year also. had plans to issue more newsletters, but in view of the need to not over-expend our available cash this year, he agreed to go with four issues for 1999. The dues increase from $25 to $30 should be directed to me also. I made the recommendation (after much internal study, calculations, and discussion), it was published in LPA Today (as required) and the rest is history. I believe his comments reflected his support for the decision that was made by encouraging members to renew, given this modest increase ... the first increase in about 13 years, I believe. I hope this makes some sense. I wanted you to know what went on behind the scenes on all of this. In summary, was working within his agreed-to budget constraints for the 1999 year. I have really apreciated the quality that has put into his work this year. The quantity of issues, however, is something that I have some control over (after discussion with Danirel and others) and those complaints should probably be directed to me, not . Thanks for hearing me out. Hagen Vice President of Finance> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 On 11/10/99 22:37:15 you wrote: > >From: " Karin Redston " <kitties@...> > >Well there's no politicking going on here is there....not. This is why I >(since I can't speak for anyone but me) am hesitant to join LPA. >Karin Redston > Re: LPA Today > > >>From: REanes7777@... >> >>, >>As one of the " everyone else, " I think you have a lot of nerve preaching >>RENEW ON TIME, as you have barely gotten out three issues of LPA Today in >11 >>months! As a new employee of LPA, you need to come down off that high >horse >>and explain to this membership and its Board of Directors what has been >>taking so long. I didn't have a spotless record during my tenure, but I >>didn't display such arrogance of making this membership wait for their >>newsletter while demanding a membership price increase! LPA will not >receive >>$30 a year from members you insult with your lack of remorse. We'll be >lucky >>to even see them again. >>Sincerely, >>Rick Eanes >>Former editor of LPA Today >>(1993 to 1997) >> >>In a message dated 11/11/99 1:17:24 AM, Dwarfmail1@... wrote: >> >><<Message to you and everyone else - when you receive your 2000 Membership >>Renewal Form (at the end of the year), RENEW ON TIME, and you will not miss >>future issues of LPA Today, or anything else.>> >> >>> > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 On 11/10/99 22:37:15 you wrote: > >From: " Karin Redston " <kitties@...> > >Well there's no politicking going on here is there....not. This is why I >(since I can't speak for anyone but me) am hesitant to join LPA. >Karin Redston > Re: LPA Today > > >>From: REanes7777@... >> >>, >>As one of the " everyone else, " I think you have a lot of nerve preaching >>RENEW ON TIME, as you have barely gotten out three issues of LPA Today in >11 >>months! As a new employee of LPA, you need to come down off that high >horse >>and explain to this membership and its Board of Directors what has been >>taking so long. I didn't have a spotless record during my tenure, but I >>didn't display such arrogance of making this membership wait for their >>newsletter while demanding a membership price increase! LPA will not >receive >>$30 a year from members you insult with your lack of remorse. We'll be >lucky >>to even see them again. >>Sincerely, >>Rick Eanes >>Former editor of LPA Today >>(1993 to 1997) >> >>In a message dated 11/11/99 1:17:24 AM, Dwarfmail1@... wrote: >> >><<Message to you and everyone else - when you receive your 2000 Membership >>Renewal Form (at the end of the year), RENEW ON TIME, and you will not miss >>future issues of LPA Today, or anything else.>> >> >>> > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 1999 Report Share Posted November 13, 1999 , (, ) You have misunderstood my original message. Allow me to clarify: I want people to sign up for LPA and I encourage them to do it as soon as their finances allow. I wouldn't want them to miss a single issue of LPA Today. (I invested quite a bit of my own blood, sweat and tears into that publication myself). There is no organization in America with more built-in benefits and advantages for LPs than LPA. All of our lives would be much the poorer if we weren't a part of this great organization. My issue was with your chastisement of this membership for paying their dues on time while our newsletters weren't on time. We all now know, through Hagen's email, that we weren't getting our newsletters because we are, in effect, running out of money. So now we have to pony up an extra $20,000 in order to pay our expenses; namely your salary, because if we don't pay your wages, we don't get our newsletters. I can think of several ways to enrich the member's benefits other than creating a $40,000+ budget for the newsletter. Many of our members were under the mistaken assumption that you were a " volunteer " and that your pleas for more money was a noble gesture to raise LPA revenue. We now know that your pleas for money were self-serving: You don't make your income if we don't pay on time. I think it's in extraordinary bad taste to allow the editor to regularly preach to the membership for more money when the lion's share, $40,000 projected, is going into his pockets. Please refrain from creating non-issues, such as suggesting that I don't want members to sign up. Nothing could be further from the truth. Rick Eanes In a message dated 11/11/99 9:58:41 PM, Dwarfmail1 wrote: <<Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, First, you need to learn how to relax. I know you feel I did something terrible by asking people to renew their membership in LPA on time, but letting it get to you like this is not healthy. As far as being editor is concerned, the Executive Committee has a full report on everything I have done and am doing as editor. I serve at their pleasure (like all committee appointments), so they can replace me at any time they feel it would be in the best interest of LPA. I am not sure I understand why you don't want people to renew their dues in LPA, but for my part, I stand by my original statement and can only repeat - <<When you receive your 2000 Membership Renewal Form (at the end of the year), RENEW ON TIME!!!>> You are of course free to encourage people not to renew their membership in LPA, I just happen to disagree with you. ====================================================== >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 1999 Report Share Posted November 13, 1999 On 11/13/99 11:48:03 you wrote: > >From: REanes7777@... > >, (, ) >You have misunderstood my original message. Allow me to clarify: > >I want people to sign up for LPA and I encourage them to do it as soon as >their finances allow. I wouldn't want them to miss a single issue of LPA >Today. (I invested quite a bit of my own blood, sweat and tears into that >publication myself). There is no organization in America with more built- in >benefits and advantages for LPs than LPA. All of our lives would be much the >poorer if we weren't a part of this great organization. > > My issue was with your chastisement of this membership for paying their >dues on time while our newsletters weren't on time. > We all now know, through Hagen's email, that we weren't getting our >newsletters because we are, in effect, running out of money. > So now we have to pony up an extra $20,000 in order to pay our expenses; >namely your salary, because if we don't pay your wages, we don't get our >newsletters. > I can think of several ways to enrich the member's benefits other than >creating a $40,000+ budget for the newsletter. > > Many of our members were under the mistaken assumption that you were a > " volunteer " and that your pleas for more money was a noble gesture to raise >LPA revenue. We now know that your pleas for money were self-serving: You >don't make your income if we don't pay on time. > I think it's in extraordinary bad taste to allow the editor to regularly >preach to the membership for more money when the lion's share, $40,000 >projected, is going into his pockets. > >Please refrain from creating non-issues, such as suggesting that I don't want >members to sign up. Nothing could be further from the truth. > >Rick Eanes > > >In a message dated 11/11/99 9:58:41 PM, Dwarfmail1 wrote: > ><<Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, > >First, you need to learn how to relax. I know you feel I did something >terrible by asking people to renew their membership in LPA on time, but >letting it get to you like this is not healthy. > >As far as being editor is concerned, the Executive Committee has a full >report on everything I have done and am doing as editor. I serve at their >pleasure (like all committee appointments), so they can replace me at any >time they feel it would be in the best interest of LPA. > >I am not sure I understand why you don't want people to renew their dues in >LPA, but for my part, I stand by my original statement and can only repeat - ><<When you receive your 2000 Membership Renewal Form (at the end of the >year), RENEW ON TIME!!!>> > >You are of course free to encourage people not to renew their membership in >LPA, I just happen to disagree with you. > > >====================================================== >>> > >> It has always been interesting to me why there has not been a demand for the annual budget of LPA (with a breakdown of expenses, salaries, donations, gifts,etc.) to be published yearly. This would at least give our members insight into the financial structure of the organization and provide a least a foundation of more trust, which by the way has been sorely lacking for years. I've never seen such a blantant disregard for financial disclosure by a non-profit organization in my life. If you want to build trust, you have to earn it. Now let me warn you, get ready for the sounds of the ruffled feathers from our roosters and first-lady hens and a torrent of excuses why this cannot be done. And the rest of you lackies and silly boys and girls can go hide in the closet again until it blows over. Bill Howe San ,TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2001 Report Share Posted March 4, 2001 dear heather, this isn't really very hard. we want respect. we detest seeing ourselves shown as elves, leprechauns, clowns, wrestlers and the like. sure i know it makes a living for a miniscule minority, but gawd, enough is enough. there came a point when african-americans said no to amos and andy characters. we need to have self-respect. the ironic part is i get the most support from parent's of dwarfs who don't want their children to ever have to settle for such a position in society. why can't there be more dwarfs who don't want to settle? this isn't rocket science. davey lamb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2001 Report Share Posted March 4, 2001 Okay here's the teacher in me. Davey you've used the word " we " . You are stating your opinion and not the vast opinion of others. In the future please say " I " and don't include me and/or other people when you make a personal response. And again don't tell others they're loosing self-respect. I have never lost any self respect from anything I've ever done. And I see how this list is falling apart, we're all too quick to judge others. , and all my friends. I'm out of here, this is ridiculous. This is now officially the insult list of the year. Judi Re: LPA Today > dear heather, > this isn't really very hard. we want respect. we detest seeing > ourselves shown as elves, leprechauns, clowns, wrestlers and the like. sure > i know it makes a living for a miniscule minority, but gawd, enough is > enough. there came a point when african-americans said no to amos and andy > characters. we need to have self-respect. > the ironic part is i get the most support from parent's of dwarfs who > don't want their children to ever have to settle for such a position in > society. why can't there be more dwarfs who don't want to settle? > this isn't rocket science. > davey lamb > > Looking to unsubscribe? Don't e-mail the list! Just send a blank e-mail to dwarfism-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 From: " donna hughes " <donnamps@h...> Date: Mon Mar 5, 2001 1:59am Subject: LPA today But would any of YOU want the job? Yes! Bill, & Kids Aucott@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 Hi all, I am susan from singapore. This is my first time sending email to you all. I am a chinese and i am only 1.2m tall. Actually i hope to find someone who can chat with me and we can chat about the diffculties we have in our lives and we can also comfort each other. When i talk to my friends, they usually encourage me only. They can't feel how i feel and how i am feeling. i hope to find someone who can be my friend. Hope to find someone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 Actually, if she was living in Canada, she'll be getting her money's worth. Her two cents here would be 2.94 cents there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 That's a great point Ann, Allot of the District and Chapter Newsletters are now being posted on websites or as emails to cut costs, so why in the world isn't LPA Today? The savings would be benificial, to subscribe would be the same as what this List Serve is. I wonder why National is the last to electronicly send out the Newsletter? Rob ____________________________________________________________ LPA Today >This idea may have already been bought up on previous occasions.. But >has there ever been any thought, idea or detailed suggestion as to >taking future issues of LPA Today and printing them as an online >publication? And with as many experienced web designers as we have >within LPA..then I personally feel that an idea of this magnitude >could go far. Also let's face it people, with this being the year >2001, snail mail newletters are going to be a thing of the past soon >anyway..and so we've got to keep up with current Information >Technology advances and keep in tune with this ever-changing computer >age. > >This idea would take the burden off or any future appointed >LPA Editors and also the costs to put such a publication together >would be bought down to a minimum. Yes it's true to say that not >everyone has a computer in their but at the same time, most people >have 'access' to one, whether it be through a family member, friend >or public library, college or other public institution. And for >those who may live out in the 'boonies' per say, then they could >always get a friend to run a copy off on their own personal printer >and pass it on to them. > >Imagine the costs that would be minimized by LPA Editorialship >alone? Yes we could still have an LPA Editor and they could have the >biggest say on what content goes into this kind of online >publication, but at the same time it would be more of a group >effort. Sponsor's would include online companies, etc. And although >I am knowledgable when it comes to computers, the art of web design >or web authoring itself is not my study of expertise at this point, >so I would gladly leave that up to the one's on here that are! > >Just my two cents worth..Do with it what you may!! > > Ann > > > >Looking to unsubscribe? Don't e-mail the list! Just send a blank e-mail to dwarfism-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2001 Report Share Posted August 10, 2001 Thanks Ann:), I just checked with an online currency converter and since you came from Australia, your 2 cents is only worth 1.066 cents here. So, yer 2 cents is worth a lot less than you thought. LOL! luv, grady;) Just my two cents worth.... Do with it what you may!! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 Oops, my typo, I meant Dan Kennedy's article in the most recent issue of LPA Today on the book. Again, nice article Dan. grady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 I like to applaud all the people involved in this very sharp looking informative, well laid out, and well thought out Newsletter. I just received my LPA TODAY Newsletter yesterday. In fact I sat in the sun and read several articials. I thought the whole concept of the LPA TODAY Newsletter had a very Professional look to it. Also it had a lot of important and interesting columns worth reading. Thank You all who part taked in this Newsletter...very classy you should all feel proud of the final product. I think it been a long time coming to make some small improvements within LPA. I think we need more of that in years to come in other areas within LPA. Perhaps in time that will happen if each single member get involved in a small way to make some over due changes and improvements within the organization. Also by all of us being involved in a small way not only are we contributing to a AWESOME organization but we can also have a better appreciation on what go on behind the scenes shall we say in order to make such a AWESOME organization that we can be proud of because we took interest and we gave back what they have given us over the years when we were teens. Now it time to give back into the organization by giving up a little time out of our busy days to help in a small way will make a world of difference and the results are most definitely rewarding. By watching carefree smiling teens hanging out with there friends and laughing and dancing. Allowing us to reflect on the good times we had when we were teens during these Conventions. I say this simply because I was involved in helping host the Chicago Convention and let me say I am glad I had the hands on experience. I have a better understanding on the enormous hours and days and months and a YEAR it takes in order to pull off a successful Convention enjoyed by all. But I have a better appreciation and respect for the LPA organization all together. And top of it all you meet some incredible people that are sharp, compassionate people in this organization that want to make a remember able difference in your life. No doubt about it. The more people involved the better our individual talents will make a more organized and a smooth operation within the organization in honor of Bill Barty to be proud of. It's up to all of us to pull together and give a little bit back. Allowing this Organization to Shine for the next generations to come. That all I have to say... Cheers! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Thanks Michele and to all who have posted compliments about LPA Today. I couldn't have done it without the support from Matt and the other execs, and from the contributions of LPA members. I will soon begin work on the next issue. If anyone is interested, I will gladly accept submissions of articles and photos. Send them my way. Thanks again, -Bill Bradford LPA Today LPA TODAY I like to applaud all the people involved in this very sharp looking informative, well laid out, and well thought out Newsletter. I just received my LPA TODAY Newsletter yesterday. In fact I sat in the sun and read several articials. I thought the whole concept of the LPA TODAY Newsletter had a very Professional look to it. Also it had a lot of important and interesting columns worth reading. Thank You all who part taked in this Newsletter...very classy you should all feel proud of the final product. I think it been a long time coming to make some small improvements within LPA. I think we need more of that in years to come in other areas within LPA. Perhaps in time that will happen if each single member get involved in a small way to make some over due changes and improvements within the organization. Also by all of us being involved in a small way not only are we contributing to a AWESOME organization but we can also have a better appreciation on what go on behind the scenes shall we say in order to make such a AWESOME organization that we can be proud of because we took interest and we gave back what they have given us over the years when we were teens. Now it time to give back into the organization by giving up a little time out of our busy days to help in a small way will make a world of difference and the results are most definitely rewarding. By watching carefree smiling teens hanging out with there friends and laughing and dancing. Allowing us to reflect on the good times we had when we were teens during these Conventions. I say this simply because I was involved in helping host the Chicago Convention and let me say I am glad I had the hands on experience. I have a better understanding on the enormous hours and days and months and a YEAR it takes in order to pull off a successful Convention enjoyed by all. But I have a better appreciation and respect for the LPA organization all together. And top of it all you meet some incredible people that are sharp, compassionate people in this organization that want to make a remember able difference in your life. No doubt about it. The more people involved the better our individual talents will make a more organized and a smooth operation within the organization in honor of Bill Barty to be proud of. It's up to all of us to pull together and give a little bit back. Allowing this Organization to Shine for the next generations to come. That all I have to say... Cheers! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Growing up the youngest child in the Bradford home was enough to loosen anyone's screws. -Bill Re: LPA Today His brake cables have been loose for years - along with a few other screws.() Take it from an older brother. Randy______ > I think it's a great effort as well. > on the company car, it's on the way once we loosen the brake cables... just > kidding Bill === Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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