[Reading-hall-of-fame] actions at IRA

[Donna Ogle]

Ken and others,
I have just put in calls to Headquarters and they are  engaged on conference call/s so perhaps Jim's e-mail will have some results.  I had only heard rumors, but it seems clear that Mark Mullens is Acting Director and Alan is no longer at Headquarters.  We all deserve some clarity about this action.
Donna

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From: reading-hall-of-fame-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk on behalf of Ken Goodman
Sent: Tue 2/10/2009 8:07 AM
To: jim hoffman
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Subject: Re: [Reading-hall-of-fame] actions at IRA



I have a preconference scheduled for Saturday feb 21. It ends at 5 and
those Hall of Fame members who will be in Phoenix at that time could
meet in that room at the convention center if there is interest in
getting together to meet on this. It sounds like there has been a coup
on thepart of the executive committee.
Ken Goodman

jim hoffman wrote:
> I write to you as colleagues and friends of IRA. I write in a state of
> sadness, anger and confusion. It has been reported to me, through
> several "unofficial" sources that Alan Farstrup has been fired as
> Executive Director of IRA. I have no details and attempts to get
> confirmation of this action have been met with silence. I cannot think
> of anyone who has given more to IRA than Alan and the thought of his
> dismissal in anticipation of his retirement is incomprehensible. . . .
> wrong, unfair, and on and on.  I cannot imagine the range of emotions
> Alan and his family are going through right now.  I am hoping that we,
> as members of the Hall of Fame, can start an open conversation about
> what is going on and the ways in which we can support Alan and IRA
> through difficult times. We are headed into a conference in just two
> weeks, with members of the organization not informed of this action.
> My inclination, honestly, is to protest this action by not attending
> the conference -- but I'm not sure what such an action taken by me or
> by  many would accomplish.  Can anyone shed light on the events that
> have unfolded and continue to unfold? What can we do individually or
> collectively to address the situation?
>
> jim
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