Hi Roger,
The 'Bon Vivant' would like to make another suggestion. I'm a bit frustrated
with NCTE's "lack of awareness" of Canadian presence in their organization. For
example, their 800 phone number does not work from Canada. They do not mail
advance conference programs to Canadian participants. I'm sure there are other
issues I haven't picked up on. Yet, we all pay full dues and many of us
participate in various activities. (In addition to 4 C's, I attended and
presented at AEPL last summer.) Another US organization I have dealings
with--some much smaller scale than NCTE--seem to have no problem accommodating
Canadians. This all seems quite ironic in light of NCTE's posture on
"inclusiveness." Margaret Procter and I were discussing the possibility of the
Canadian Caucus writing a letter to NCTE that brings this issue to their
attention. (Of course, now may not be the opportune moment....) What do others
think? Jean Mason
Roger Graves wrote:
> The Canadian Caucus session last Friday night began at the Hilton at 6:30
> and ended sometime after 10:30 at Becca, a wonderful Italian eatery just off
> Times Square (West 46th if you're looking for a place to eat and are over
> that way). Jean Mason, bon vivant, made the suggestion, the reservation, and
> wine selection--many thanks to her.
>
> Two items of business came up which we decided would be best discussed on
> this list:
>
> 1. We need ideas of the caucus next year; please email the list.
> 2. We need someone to send in the proposal; again, email the list if you're
> willing to take that on.
>
> Roger Graves
>
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