Dale,

 The last thing I would do is to create conflict between us.  I in fact
also do extensive volunteer work here in Portland, with the  PD community
and hospital social workers,  as an advocate and educator.

 Dale, we are all grateful to you, and I honor your efforts. The pictures
you gave me at the Forum , and of the New York ball of string project,
are now in my photo album.

The problem is that I have been wronged by the NPF. Melinda Brown
publically admitted it was the NPF's fault, in October, 1997, on our
List. It is essential to understand  that  I have a much lower income
level than most families on the list.  I cannot afford to lose $2200.00 ;
my annual income is $8244.00. I am still waiting for a financial payment
from Miami.  Why is it still withheld??

You are a lawyer. I am not. Maybe YOU have a way to resolve this painful
conflict..
In any case, I do not believe in suing Parkinson's organizations.  That
is totally out of my belief system.    Why divide us up when unity is our
goal?

Dale,  what I am saying by boycott is, that if enough people suspend
their financial support for the NPF, including you, the NPF
decision-makers would compensate me for the $2200 loss, and that would be
the end of the conflict.

Ivan Suzman

On Sun, 31 Jan 1999 10:46:06 EST Dale Severance <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
>Dear Ivan and List Friends:
>
>Ivan you pissed me off this morning which is no good for my
PD....(CUT)....(Continued).... But you're continued comments about your
problem with the NPF diminish
>your stature and respect, which you enjoy on the list.
>
>Now I have said it Its off my chest. I feel better
>

^^^^^^  WARM GREETINGS  FROM  ^^^^^^^^^^^^  :-)
 Ivan Suzman        49/39/36       [log in to unmask]   :-)
 Portland, Maine    land of lighthouses           deg. F   :-)
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