X-Message-Number: 1440
Date: 13 Dec 92 16:53:10 EST
From: David S Pizer <>
Subject: Alcor Priorities

CRYONICS
@ Kevin Brown

Dec 13, 1992

It seems to me that the two major problems Alcor is facing right now
are how to raise more money and how to end this damaging, spiraling
political battle we are in.

I believe that if we could solve these two problems we could begin to
solve other problems in the area of research, legal matters,
membership, etc.

The problem of raising money will be tied, somewhat, to ending the
political battle.  There are people out there who will not want to
donate while they feel that things are in a turmoil.  Other potential
members are probably holding back from joining up until things settle
down.  Prospective members and regular memders do not have that old
"good feeling" about Alcor.

At the next meeting the Board has to discuss solving our finacial
problems.  I would also like to request that the Board discuss solving
this political battle that is harming Alcor.  Not only are directors
and staff involved in this time-wasting, ego feeding calamity, but now
our members are drawn into it.

I have requested that Directors show up for the next meeting with some
type of plan to de-escalate this damn mess. Some of the things I
suggest are a code of ethics for Board Members on how we will respond
to other Board members and other regular members.  I think it is the
Board's responsibility to end this; if we don't take the initive, who
will?  (Don't get me wrong, I am as guilty in this matter as everyone
else.  But I think we can all change if we want to increase the chances
of cryonics being successful.)

Rather than spend all this time dreaming up clever answers, and replys
on E-Mail, ect., to each other, why can't we use that time to figure how
to stop this fight and waste of productivity.  In thinking about
answers we need to be honest and realize that a lot of Alcorians like
this kind of "action."  To many of us, our lives would be otherwise
boring if we did not have this "battle" to win.  But in reality, this
type of behaviour is very dangerous.  It is hurting morale of our
staff, our Board and all of our members.  I think continuing this
battle is selfish and foolish.

Our solution should include some kind of protocal for good manners in
responses to each other.  It should include members asking their Alcor
friends to also act in a more polite manner.  We should practice, and
also encourage others to practice, some restraint and give the new
Board some time to address the problems.  Until we set a better
example, we cannot expect things to get any better.

Respectfully Submitted

David Pizer		

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