[OR_Archaeology] My response to SAA Executive Director Tobi Brimsek

[Wendy Ann Wright]

Loren,

We can all sit around here and talk about whether I had the right to
do this or we could take a look at what collective actions we could
take to start protecting and promoting the archaeological record cuz
the fact of the matter is writing journal articles and nerding out at
the SAAs is not going to cut it.  Peace. Wendy Ann

On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Davis, Loren
<loren.davis at oregonstate.edu> wrote:
> Wendy,
>
> while I can understand that not everyone is pleased with the SAA for one reason or another, I too would rather that the Oregon Archaeology listserv remain a professional venue for disseminating information.  Personal attacks for reasons real, imagined, or otherwise have no place here.
>
> Loren Davis
> ________________________________________
> From: or_archaeology-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [or_archaeology-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Dennis Griffin [dennis.griffin at state.or.us]
> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 12:36 PM
> To: Wendy Ann Wright; Pamela Endzweig
> Cc: Archaeology Listserv Oregon; acra-l at lists.nonprofit.net
> Subject: Re: [OR_Archaeology] My response to SAA Executive Director Tobi Brimsek
>
> Wendy,
>
> I must second Pam's comments regarding your recent letter. I believe that your decision to join or not join the SAA is a private one and everyone should respect that choice. Your comments to the board on why you have made your decision is between you and them. Our Oregon's Archaeology list serve is meant to be a vehicle to promote a dialogue among the professional and avocational community regarding archaeological issues and concerns. It is not meant, nor should it be used, as an avenue for anyone to extend personal attacks on other members of our community. I see nothing positive coming from your letter and strongly urge you to work with anyone you may have a disagreement with to clarify what the problems may be in your situation rather than lashing out in such a public fashion.
>
> \ Dennis /
>
>>>> Pamela Endzweig <endzweig at uoregon.edu> 4/14/2011 12:15 PM >>>
> With due respect, Ms. Wright --
>
> I do not feel that the OR Archaeology list (I'm not on acra-l) is an
> appropriate venue for personal attacks.  I trust I'm not the only one
> who feels that way.
>
> Sincerely,
> Pam
>
>
> On 4/13/2011 10:01 AM, Wendy Ann Wright wrote:
>> Below is my response to the SAA's request that I renew my membership.
>> The original email is below.
>>
>> No thanks!  The SAA is too conservative for me and costs too much.  I
>> prefer more community based organizations that don't cost an arm and a
>> leg and are more fun and productive.  Perhaps when you get some actual
>> archaeologists on staff besides the fabulous Maureen Malloy I will
>> reconsider.  David Lindsay's advocacy for archaeology has been
>> abysmal, and former SAA president Dr. Kenneth M. Ames is an elitist
>> hypocrite.
>>
>> I wish the organization all the best though, for the sake of the very
>> valuable resources we have in archaeology that are being destroyed due
>> to lack of leadership in our community.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Wendy Ann Wright
>>
>>
>> p.s. I think I shall forward my response to the ACRA listserv and our
>> Oregon archaeology listserv as well
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM, Tobi A. Brimsek<tobi_a_brimsek at saa.org>  wrote:
>> Dear Wendy Ann Wright:
>>
>> It’s never too late to stay connected with SAA. As a student member,
>> you can participate in your professional Society for less than 20
>> cents a day. Renew by logging in at
>>
>> www.saa.org/members-login. We look forward to seeing you reconnect today.
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Tobi A. Brimsek
>> Executive Director
>>
>> Need help logging in? Call +1-202-789-8200 ext. 109 or email
>>
>> membership at saa.org.
>> SAA's 77th Annual Meeting!
>> April 18-22, 2012
>> Memphis, TN
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> --
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