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<p>[QUOTE="Carausius, post: 4485727, member: 76440"]Actually, she submitted this letter AFTER she stepped-down, as the title below her signature makes clear. I don't think an acting ANS Executive Director could get with such a letter, because the organization depends on the kindness of collectors. The fact that she submitted it on ANS letterhead was totally shocking to me, as it implied imprimatur of the organization. In the letter she states that she is not writing in her official capacity - THEN WHY USE THE LETTERHEAD?? It didn't make sense, and I frankly wonder if she was encouraged to use the letterhead or if there was some other motivation. </p><p><br /></p><p>The fact that this was done with letterhead that I effectively pay for with my donations has made me reconsider my support of the organization. I will continue to pay basic annual dues so that I get the excellent publications and can watch Zoom lectures. However, I don't think I will be giving additional funds like I have done in years past. This left a very bad taste. </p><p><br /></p><p>In the past the ANS was careful not to cross this line in either direction. They should have stayed neutral.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Carausius, post: 4485727, member: 76440"]Actually, she submitted this letter AFTER she stepped-down, as the title below her signature makes clear. I don't think an acting ANS Executive Director could get with such a letter, because the organization depends on the kindness of collectors. The fact that she submitted it on ANS letterhead was totally shocking to me, as it implied imprimatur of the organization. In the letter she states that she is not writing in her official capacity - THEN WHY USE THE LETTERHEAD?? It didn't make sense, and I frankly wonder if she was encouraged to use the letterhead or if there was some other motivation. The fact that this was done with letterhead that I effectively pay for with my donations has made me reconsider my support of the organization. I will continue to pay basic annual dues so that I get the excellent publications and can watch Zoom lectures. However, I don't think I will be giving additional funds like I have done in years past. This left a very bad taste. In the past the ANS was careful not to cross this line in either direction. They should have stayed neutral.[/QUOTE]
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