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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My experience is that people put their time and
energy into their priorities. These change over time and it is often hard
to acknowledge that what was once important, isn't as important now.
</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>For example, if I am struggling financially, I
probably don't have a lot of free time and energy to devote to other
things. I may care but I don't care enough to sacrifice my billable hours.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All this is to say I'd be cautious about relying on
the input of those not there. If those present don't have the energy to
make something happen, it probably won't.</FONT></DIV>
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<A href="mailto:meg.salter@sympatico.ca" title=meg.salter@sympatico.ca>Meg
Salter</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 02, 2000 3:18
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>SO - here is the question!! How do you
provide the opportunity for input and participation from those who can't
actually attend the OS day(s)? Many of the membership are self-employed
consultants, who book their time well in advance, or may be struggling
financially and can't afford to give up billable time. Other members or ex-
members may care about the issues, but not enough to give up their
time!!</FONT></DIV>
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