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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Colleagues,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>RE: TO DO MUCH ADO OR TO CANCEL IN PROTEST -
BUSINESS AS USUAL?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you all for your advice. I have decided to
cancel the production of <EM>Much Ado About Nothing. </EM>This was a very
difficult decision, but I knew that I had to voice my protest. Many teachers are
carrying on as before with extra-curricular, and many are not. It's a personal
choice and I respect that. Their is friction and moral is low.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I probably would have changed my mind if one
parent, only one parent had come to see me and said how valuable this program is
for their kids. I was that close to the edge. The only comment I got
from the admin was to tell them if I was going to cancel for next year
because they wanted to change the course description booklet in
time.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I guess the line is now drawn in the
sand. Gordon Campbell gets the "no frills education system he
wants"</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have decided to organize and chair a conference
on the role of Arts in Education for next Spring in Kelowna. I have spoken to
many local people who have already indicated support and help. I believe there
is still a need to be proactive, and I believe we have to mobilize, collect our
thoughts and present a united front. We need to inspire each other. We need to
galvanize our thinking in preparation for the IDEA Conference in Ottawa in 2oo4.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am looking for the following:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. a name for the conference</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. suggestions for keynote speakers</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. suggestions for workshops</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. suggestions for performers</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5. suggestions for format</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>6. contacts for the organizing
committee</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>7. conflicts or coordination with other
events.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>8. who should be invited - do you want to be
invited?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please let me know your ideas. Hopefully we will
meet in Kelowna in the Spring of 2003</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks again</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don Keith</FONT></DIV>
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