Hi Jean,
I can confirm the NCTE 1-800 phone number _does_ work from Manitoba, because
I had to ask them for a refund of my fees when I realized I couldn't go to
the the Cs after all. But perhaps some areas in Canada aren't covered. I
received email notice of the conference advance program in January, and
accessed it via the web. I don't _think_ they snailed any printed advance
programs this year; I vaguely remember something about that on their
website.
Not that I'm leaping to anyone's defense, but it may be that Canada isn't
being singled out here!
Best, Amanda Goldrick-Jones
on 3/28/03 10:07 AM, Jean S. Mason at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> 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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