<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META name=GENERATOR content="MSHTML 8.00.6001.18828"> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" id=role_body bottomMargin=7 leftMargin=7 rightMargin=7 topMargin=7 bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">I had decided to leave the APG, but after reflecting on things over the weekend, I've renewed and am staying put (so don't stuff my envelope, Kathy).</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">Many thanks to all those who wrote me off list encouraging me to stay put.  It was refreshing to hear from so many who have similar concerns and hopes for the future of what can be a true professional association, one that is centered on working on behalf of all of its members in a more open and transparent manner. I've changed my mind because of what you had to say, and I thank you for reminding me that it's worth working for.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">As for those who are less than thrilled at my APG rebirth, I'm here to engage in conversations which abide by the list guidelines, and that are offered in a respectful and civil manner. That's all I ask in return. I'm willing to talk to you off list if you want, where we can be more frank.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">And for those who don't care either way, that's great.  Maybe we can make you care, because an organization that doesn't keep changing, keep working directly with its members, is not one that can truly reflect the wide range of talents and potential represented by its membership.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">On that note, I'm pleased to see the editor of the APGO ask for feedback on the Quarterly's content, and even more pleased to see his declaration that he wants the mag to be "by the members and for the members."  That is extremely refreshing to hear.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New">Larry</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Courier New"></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>