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Post by Oldskool on May 2, 2010 18:47:12 GMT -5
I have more respect for Alpha Mason every day. More Presidents should follow his lead.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 8:48:45 GMT -5
Yup, just got the same news. Glad I held off on my plane ticket So what happens to brothers who booked and had everything scheduled.. are they just going to loose out or has Alpha made arrangments with the airlines/hotels? |
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Post by Oldskool on May 3, 2010 9:18:40 GMT -5
Yup, just got the same news. Glad I held off on my plane ticket So what happens to brothers who booked and had everything scheduled.. are they just going to loose out or has Alpha made arrangments with the airlines/hotels? I'm sure they will be fine. Sometimes bold statements are made through sacrifices. |
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Post by T-Rex91 on May 3, 2010 9:24:22 GMT -5
I'm very proud of Alpha. Convention planning is a 2 year process so to up and change locations a few months out requires an unimaginable level of effort.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 10:24:18 GMT -5
So what happens to brothers who booked and had everything scheduled.. are they just going to loose out or has Alpha made arrangments with the airlines/hotels? I'm sure they will be fine. Sometimes bold statements are made through sacrifices. True, but sorry, I would be pissed if I had already made deposits and bought my ticket and couldnt get ALL my money back because of the change!!! I usally do stuff in advance so I can ration out the money right.... I would expect them to do something about it. Make sure hotels give my money back including any deposit(s) already made and hopefully I could change my flight info without an additional fee. Some airlines charge $100 to change! That's not throwaway money to me! the only ones that would be "fine" here is the hotels/airlines.. think about all that FREE money they would get. Sorry, but they dont pay the bills... i think about our upcoming convention in NOLA.. one night has to be paid and non-refundable.. at $156/night, just one night multiplied by 10,000 sorors is over $1.5 Million |
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Post by Oldskool on May 3, 2010 10:37:18 GMT -5
Ding: Alpha wins the first round of a grueling match......need other forces from the South to join in.....cannot do it alone.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 10:43:50 GMT -5
Is making a statement worth it when making members pay for it? (literally and figuratively)
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Post by Oldskool on May 3, 2010 10:47:25 GMT -5
Somebody gotta pay. Dr. King made a statement and look at the price he paid. What is it worth to you? Mr Mason saw a need and he made a statement. The members will comply to his wishes.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 10:53:42 GMT -5
Yah, but MLK didnt make OTHERS "pay the price" to make his statement. People chose to walk beside him. Do they really have choice? Not if they want to attend convention...
Im just saying, this aint really nothing to go back and forth on, I would just hope the president, of any org, would consider how any decision effects its members. I hope they would care about that moreso than making a "statement". Its like protecting you family...
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Post by Robelite on May 3, 2010 11:11:07 GMT -5
femme,
As I stated in an earlier post, the decision was not made by Pres. Mason and the executive board ALONE, rather, it was based on the majority of the brothers who very adamantly voiced their opinion that Alpha Phi Alpha should boycott AZ, and pull out of Phoenix as the site of this year's convention. While all brothers didn't agree, the majority did, and after careful consideration of the brothers' requests, the leadership made the decision.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 11:32:17 GMT -5
Robe, I understand that... Im not trpping on that part. Im just curious if you know if they made plans for those brothers that may have already paid deposits and booked flights. The ones you have to pay addtional expenses now because of the changes. Like a credit on their regsitration fee or something.
I really just thought about this when I say Alc's post.. just thought about the brothers who HAVE already paid for tickets. I guess cause I know if I were me, I probably would have already paid for mine.
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Post by Robelite on May 3, 2010 11:40:17 GMT -5
Various efforts are currently in the works amongst the brotherhood.
Your point is valid, but again trust me....the majority of the brothers who called for the boycott were those who already had airline tickets and room reservations. As has been stated, the membership views this matter as one that is worth the sacrifice of whatever money brothers have already spent individually.
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Post by FatalDST on May 3, 2010 14:08:04 GMT -5
I guess....
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Post by Cambist on May 4, 2010 6:46:25 GMT -5
Registered brothers were asked their opinion on the matter and from that information and other considerations, the board made the recommendation and General President Mason made the decision.
I don't envy him in having to make the decision, nor was it my preference but I support it and indicated such in my communication to the leadership.
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Post by Robelite on May 4, 2010 12:39:37 GMT -5
I say, bring the National Convention to Chicago! Southie, looks like you will get your wish for that.....in 2011! I looooooooovvvvvvvve Chicago!! |
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Post by Southie on May 4, 2010 13:27:34 GMT -5
I say, bring the National Convention to Chicago! Southie, looks like you will get your wish for that.....in 2011! I looooooooovvvvvvvve Chicago!! I see! Alphas in the Chi /2011 Zeta's National Convention in the Chi on /2012 I am loving it!! |
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Post by FatalDST on May 4, 2010 13:36:13 GMT -5
^^ Yah, Landon may get a new cousin in 2011! LOL
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