ANA Executive Director Placed on Administrative Leave

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Thanks Charmy. The plot thickens all the more......

 

It sounds like a temporary leave while the state goes over the records With the way the ANA has been turned around under his tenure I would be surprised if there is anything more than minor improprieties found and maybe not even that.

 

Let's see, been a little over 2 years since the last scandal, --that's a pretty good run for the ANA(!) I just hope this one has a little more human interest, some sort of sex scandal would be a nice change. I can't imagine Larry Sheppard being nearly as big a douche bag as Cipoletti was, no matter what "transgression" he has committed. I guess we'll all have to wait and see.

 

Maybe a little nepotism or perhaps ghost payroll? Don't know, just thinking out loud.

 

lol! I knew that was coming.

 

Thirty (30) days of paid administrative leave? ...nice work if you can get it!

 

You should see what NYC school teachers get for administative leave. Don't get me freakin' started......

 

I agree 100%. To those of you in the peanut gallery taking cheap potshots I would recommend that you wait until you we know more than we do now.

 

Here's to hoping it's just something minor like one or two small invoices and not something like a completely different set of books.

 

I hope this doesn't stir a HUGE problem like the last time!

 

Anyone know what ever happened?

 

I haven't heard anything more either. Does anybody have any new info?

Bruce

 

Never a good thing to read:

Mr Lyon went on to say that “There was a board vote taken, as the ANA Press Release states. This is not a political move — and has nothing to do with the convention (other than timing), but rather one based on evidence presented to the board.”

In response to another comment Mr. Lyon continued,“I would love to provide you more details, but because of legal reasons, I cannot. The Board felt that there was significant reason to take this action but details cannot be shared.”


guy

 

Thanks for the update Guy. Just like a typical political response...It's none of our business I suppose.

Bruce

 

ah, crud.

another Cippoletti?

 

Actually, Bruce, as members of a not for profit organization--

it IS our business.

 

Mr. Shephard has been let go from the ANA.

"ANA Ends Employment Relationship with Larry Shepherd as Executive Director
(Colorado Springs, Colorado) -- The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors today announced that it has ended its employment relationship with Larry Shepherd, as Executive Director, effective as of Sept. 20, 2011. The vote of the Board to sever that relationship was unanimous.

Coinciding with placing Shepherd on leave in August, the board initiated the process for a comprehensive organizational review of management issues and employment matters, and engaged the assistance of Employer’s Resources of Colorado. The human resources consulting firm has identified employment policy deficiencies, and provided recommendations for improving internal operational practices and positive motivational development as the ANA moves forward.

“We appreciate Shepherd’s past three years of contributions, but the Board determined the association needs to move in a different direction going forward, providing greater focus on its core educational mission,” said ANA President Tom Hallenbeck.

“The ANA is about more than just being a big coin show. It’s about our individual members and member clubs. It’s about educating our members and the general public, doing so by creating a positive numismatic experience for the many diverse segments of our organization and the greater hobby community.”

Hallenbeck added that, effective immediately, the board has repealed the fee instituted by Shepherd for ANA member clubs to occupy tables at the annual World’s Fair of Money[SUP]SM[/SUP] convention and the National Money Show[SUP]SM[/SUP].

Hallenbeck also announced that the ANA is establishing a corporate governance committee, and that ANA Governor and former President, Clifford Mishler, will chair a new strategic planning committee.

“We will begin an Executive Director search with a new focus on the association providing a more balanced approach to serving its educational mission. We will be seeking a new Executive Director to help us achieve this objective in a way that will better serve the total hobby community,” Hallenbeck emphasized.

Shepherd was hired in March 2008. He was placed on paid administrative leave on Aug. 20, 2011, by unanimous vote of the Board.

The American Numismatic Association is a congressionally chartered nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging people to study and collect money and related items. The ANA helps its 30,000 members and the public discover and explore the world of money through its vast array of education and outreach programs, as well as its museum, library, publications, conventions and seminars. For more information, call 719-632-2646 or visit www.money.org."

 

Email came out he is gone, as expected. At least as expected by me with some of the rumors I had heard. Best wishes to Larry as he moves forward

 

I just got that e-mail. Really don't give any specifics as to why he was let go.