Conference 7.286::dcu

358.0. "CAST YOUR VOTES" by EPS::MAGNI (Just do it, Baby) Fri Nov 08 1991 10:31

Readers: 

I just posted this in the HUMANE::DIGITAL notesfile after reading a note from
a person out in Detroit. What he did as well as any member of the BoD 
(especially Susan) was to incite a flame. I'm not a regular noter, but the
series between 1639.47 to .52 was too much. In spite of the "noncommital" stand
of the attached, which simply suggests that the facts are there and now its
up to you, the primer noter in .47-.52 echoes the arrogance of the BoD.

Everyone: Do what voters have been doing across the country for months now!!
THROW THE BUMS OUT!! Don't let the fire die just days before the big event.
Restate your sentiment and get everyone excited about being there.

-dan

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Yes, Gary, you're right. It's ALL our money. And, if anyone thinks DCU
(or any particular financial institution) is NOT the right place for their 
monies, then they should take it out. There ARE many other institutions that
are more competitive with their rates.

However, I would suggest that your commentary regarding the organizers and the
mindtrust behind it has encroached that of right-wing style scare tactics used
by Lyndon LaRouche and followers (the very thing of which you seem to accuse the
organizers of doing). Your attack of the concerned DCU members was simply out
of place.

Am I one of the "bad guys" because I don't like the way in which the investing 
affairs of DCU are handled and because I don't like the idea of those people 
implementing "fees" for services that have been "free" for better than ten 
years? If I am, I'll wear the tag proudly! 

I believe the organizers have done an outstanding job of "getting to press" the
facts that would otherwise be left "buried in the vault" and presenting them
in a fashion for all to understand. They have uncovered information that begs
of a multitute of questions that the BoD has simply refused to answer. 

And to further the cause, Susan and company accused the SM committee of being 
witchhunters. Excuse me, but the people at the top of DCU certainly are not 
putting on the best professional face and attitute -- are these the people that
should be executing ANY policy for OUR credit union? With that type of response
to the membership, I think NOT! (If you've read management lit., you'd
understand that negative barbs are more useful to incite passions, not douse
them).

To All of You, It comes down to asking ourselves: What are the real issues
in this situation? What can (or will) we do about it? And how will we, as a
credit union, elect a BoD that will represent the interests of the members
they represent for the future betterment of this institution?

All of these questions need to be thought of. And, by the way, DCU isn't going
to get flushed down the john if the BoD is removed. There is still a good,
professional management team in place. The organizers can probably tell you
more of the details in this process than I, but I'll tell you this much -- when
the vote goes down on Tuesday evening, I'll NOT be moving my $$ on Wednesday AM.

Folks, you have a choice. On November 12, 1991 at 7:30 in the PM, you can 
exercise your right to be heard! Whichever side of the fence you sit, CAST YOUR 
BALLOT!!! 

Warmest Regards and See You Tuesday,
-dan

    Um ...  let's leave Gary alone.  Let's focus energy on the issues which 
    surround the agenda items of the Special Meeting.  I'd rather not get
    into the game of personal attack on Gary, Mark, Mary, Chuck, Phil or 
    anyone.  I'd rather not get into fights about how someone debates their 
    view.  Better to allow the arguments - from any side - to stand on their 
    own merits and let shareholders decide.  That's one reason that I support 
    deciding on dismissing the entire Board rather than singling out 
    individuals.  There is little long-term benefit in destroying or maligning 
    individuals.  
    
    
    Steve