X-Message-Number: 1918
Date: 08 Mar 93 16:41:56 EST
From: MICHAEL RISKIN <>
Subject: CRYONICS: Reply to MIke Darwin

Dear Mike,
     You have suggested cooperative (but possibly dangerous) research, in
coordination with Alcor, which is being prudently and seriously
considered. You are also simultaneously accusing Alcor of "raping"
its'members. Additionally, you indicated that you did not want certain
Alcor members present during such research, fearing for your safety. I am
uncertain as to the meaning of all of this.  
     Secondly, you said that I am incorrect in my stating an absence of
improprieties in Alcors' finances. If you mean there have been situations
in which better decisions could have been made, I agree. That is
hindsight. If you mean that intentional or dishonorable acts violating
fiduciary responsibility took place, I still disagree.
     Mike, I have no axe to grind here, or reasons to be defensive. As you
know, I am a dues paying member, neither employee or director, with no
control whatsoever as to how money gets handled. 
      Being a CPA, on an unpaid , volunteer basis, I have looked at various
aspects of Alcors' finances from time to time. This was done both as a
member , wishing to protect myself, and also as the membership ombudsman, 
resulting from several serious charges of financial misdeeds.  
    In a detailed report of last year , you will recall, that while I
noted several areas for improvement, there was no evidence of wrongdoing.
Adiitionally, Alcor has engaged an independent auditing firm, that is in
the final stages of examining Alcors books and records. Why dont we wait
and see if they indicate improprieties?
    My specific needs, possibly representative  of many Alcor members,
is to get quality services, from a reliable and responsible organization.
Although always needing growth in such critical areas as improved
facilities and research breakthroughs, I remain convinced that Alcor
continues to be my best choice.
    Last, I personally would like to see you rejoin Alcor, as a member, and
of course an active participant where your ideas and effort can have a more
direct beneficial impact for everyone.
    Michael







     Michael Riskin
 



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