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1. Bruce Blyfield wrote, in part:
"In short, what I would like to see is presentations that would get writers
more interested in the technical side of the profession. I'm convinced it
can be done - but I don't know of many efforts to do it.
My personal response:
"How much effort have YOU put into making this happen?"
2. In a related message denegrating the adages proposing that what you get
out of something is influenced by what you put into it, Bruce said:
"Similarly, while your attitude and actions might turn an uninspiring
conference around, you're also going to be influenced by how well the
conference is organized and its range of topics and speakers."
My personal response: See my response to #1 ABOVE.
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3. Finally, consider the value of this adage:
"Actions speak louder than words."
Monday morning quarterbacks. Harrummph!!
-Ed Gregory
PS - If you think you can do better, then become involved and make a
difference. You will be a hero. There is a series of leadership meetings
Sunday afternoon, May 3. http://www.stc.org/49thconf/sunday_sessions.html
Join in, speak up, make a real difference.
(My opinions are my own.)
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