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>Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 10:53:39 -0600 >Reply-To: Parkinson's Information Exchange <[log in to unmask]> >From: "Charles T. Meyer" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: unity >To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> > >HI RON, > >At one time I was in favor of working toward merger of the >organizations. From what I have learned in the process of discussing >this is that the bad feelings are too strong for that to be a viable >goal at this time. We also don't need a new organization with the >likelihood that it too will get polarized. That is why I support the >Patient Congress to be a joint effort of all the organizations. They >may be a lot of kicking and screaming but the Congress has the real >possibility of unifying in purpose if not in structure. It would be my >hope that eventually unity would come because it is the logical thing to >do and most people want it- rather than create more hard feelings by >coercion. > >Charlie > It just amazes me how ineffective our organizations are as opposed to others. The MDA comes to mind as an organization which is hugely effective in generating publicity and raising funds. I understand that unity will be difficult to achieve. I don't really understand those who think it is a bad idea. Does anybody understand how the various organizations differ in goals/approaches? Hope all is well with you. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com